Genetically Modified Organisms Genetically modified Organisms (GMOs) has become a popular topic nationwide. The argument of whether it is ethical to use biotechnology to develop crops has been debated back and forth. However‚ GMOs have been proven time and time again that they can increase food production‚ lower costs‚ and decrease damage on the environment. The increased use of pesticides and fertilizers on plants over the years have made a big impact on the environment. These harmful chemicals
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Zimbabwe Worlds Health Organization Genetically Modified Organisms GMO Position Paper 2013 A. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are defined as an organism in which its DNA has been altered in unnatural way. It was 1973 when Stanley Cohen and Herbert Boyer combined their research to create the first successful recombinant DNA organisms. It was 7 years after that‚ that the Supreme Court rules that genetically modified organisms can be patented. The first patented GMO was an oil-eating microorganism
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How would you feel if I told you that the food you’re eating was made in a science lab? Genetically modified organisms‚ or GMOs‚ are the outcome of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially manipulated into the genes of an uncorrelated plant or animal. Crops are often genetically modified to be resistant to pesticides so farmers would be able to spray them without harming the crop itself. However‚ there are many consequences regarding consumers’
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change because of unconscious forces and this is also considered to be the main cause of inefficiency in an organisation. The research developed a hypothesis testing to check the intensity between the relationship of adaptive and maladaptive defence mechanism and behavioural intention to resist change. This research was implemented in nine organisations which included federal govt. corporation agencies‚ state govt. departments and agencies‚ local govt. and large private sector organisations‚ etc.‚ predominantly
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Large scale Enzyme applications 1. Detergents Bacterial proteinases are still the most important detergent enzymes. Lipases decompose fats into more water-soluble compounds. Amylases are used in detergents to remove starch based stains. 2. Starch hydrolysis and fructose production The use of starch degrading enzymes was the first large scale application of microbial enzymes in food industry. Mainly two enzymes carry out conversion of starch to glucose: alpha-amylase and fungal enzymes
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infection 2.1 Identify the differences between bacteria‚ viruses‚ fungi and parasites. Bacteria – bacteria are extremely small singular organisms which are found almost everywhere. Viruses – it is a coated genetic material that invades cells and use’s the cells apparatus for reproduction. Fungi – it is a multi-celled living organism Parasites – they are types of living plants and animals that derive benefit from the metabolism of other animals and plants. 2.2 Identify
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Genetically Modified Organisms The Human genome is known to be the sequencing of about twenty thousand five hundred thousand genes that make up our human DNA‚ or the building block that tells our cells what to do. The government created project that is named the Human Genome Project started in 1990’s‚ and is trying to pick apart at the three billion chemical base pairs in a DNA strand. The full set of the information present in the form of the genes in living organism then forms its genome
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Arzaga‚ Eunisse C. BSA1FHC APPLICATION OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Medicine In medicine‚ modern biotechnology finds applications in areas such as pharmaceutical drug discovery and production‚ pharmacogenomics‚ and genetic testing (or genetic screening). Pharmacogenomics (a combination of pharmacology and genomics) is the technology that analyses how genetic makeup affects an individual’s response to drugs. It deals with the influence of genetic variation on drug response in patients by correlating gene expression or single-nucleotide
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HOW POLLUTION DESTROYS THE ATMOSPHERE AND HABITATS Introduction “Nowadays‚ industries‚ automobiles‚ power stations‚ etc. have become indispensable in our daily life.” ( Science Level K page 242) Have you ever wondered what causes pollution? Forms of Pollution Pollution is the process whereby various harmful substances are added to the environment (land‚ water‚ air etc.) by human and natural activities. The main various types of pollution that exist are: Air Pollution Air pollution is
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Evolved psychological mechanisms‚ this is specific psychological processes that have evolved because they solved particular adaptive problems which include A. Sexual behavior: attraction between sexual partners maintaining relationships and caring for children. Here there is sexual attraction based on physical appearance and also sexual attraction based on a man’s ability to provide resources. B. Parental behavior: for parents who nurture their children they ensure survival of their genes
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