Genetically Modified Organisms Course Project Table of Contents Abstract-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Introduction to Genetically Modified Foods/The History behind the Technology--------------4-7 Political and Legal Influences/Economics and GM Foods------------------------------------------7-11 Psychological/Sociological Effects of GMOs/Cultural Context and media Influence---------11-15 Genetically
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disease or tolerance of pesticides. How do scientists Genetically modify organisms? Genetically modifying organisms works just like an advanced form of cut and paste. During genetic modification‚ DNA is taken from and unrelated plant‚ animal or bacteria and inserted into a different organism to get it to produce the desired traits. The DNA is“cut” from one organism and “pasted” into and unrelated one. The two main traits or reasons crops are genetically engineered is for Herbicide tolerance‚ which lets
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then you should not be concerned about DNA from GMOs either‚”says Layla Katiraee in her article “10 Studies Proving GMOs Are Harmful”(Katiraee). More and more Americans are becoming worried about the use of Genetically Modified Organisms in their food. The controversy of the use of GMOs in food can be understood through examining how they work‚ their disadvantages‚ and their advantages. Farming has transformed so much over the years. Six thousand years ago‚ farmers had holding pens and growing
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GMO’s are Genetically Modified Organisms. Many people argue that GMO’s are a problem and hurt the ecosystem‚ economy‚ and health of society. GMO’s are important because they help the food industry thrive‚ protect the crop to help it grow‚ and make the crop more efficient. First‚ GMO’s are important because they help the food industry thrive. This is because many GMO’s are manufactured and sold as a convenience to people‚ thus prompting them to buy the product. GMO’s greatly impact the food industry
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The advantages of the Genetically Modified Foods What are genetically-modified foods? The term GM foods or GMOs (genetically-modified organisms) is most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecu- lar biology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance de- sired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content. The enhancement of desired traits has traditionally been
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DEBATE STRUCTURE Overall Argument: Aside from common belief‚ scientists claim that genetically modifying plants is natural‚ and GM crops hold the only hope for feeding the rapidly expanding world population. GM crops can have health benefits‚ they have the potential of helping the world’s poor people‚ and GM technology can help the environment. Genetically modified crops are thoroughly tested for potential risks and have to oblige to highly regulated laws. First Talking Point (A): GM Crops
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AGRIBUSINESS – GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS Summary Genetically modified crops are plants‚ the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques‚ to resist pests and agents causing harm to plants and to improve the growth of these plants to assist in farmers’ efficiency. The introduction of GM crops into the Indian agricultural has resulted in many changes to the sector. Such crops and seeds are genetically engineered to make them sterile and unusable for replanting‚ resulting in
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achievable unless adequate amounts of nutritious and safe foods are available and accessible during all life stages. An estimated one-third of the world’s population‚ largely in the developing world‚ is currently food and nutrition insecure. The biologic imperatives for achieving nutrient and food security‚ as well as humanitarian concern‚ are the driving forces behind efforts to achieve equitable food distribution among today’s global population. Food systems‚ therefore‚ are challenged to meet current
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The Ethics of Genetically Modified Organisms Genetic engineering has become a seriously debated concern in society over the last three centuries. As scientists become closer to finding a way to accomplish it with new technology and less risks‚ the increasing concerns grow. People all over the world are looking for a way to eliminate disease‚ expand lifetimes‚ and preserve resources. When looking at the genetic engineering of many important factors in society such as religion‚ laws‚ and societal
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that many companies around the world start altering food in order for it to taste better‚ increase nutrients and last longer? We are manipulating DNA ’s of animals and plants together to form unnatural living forms. This makes new‚ unpredictable health and environmental risks. Once a crop is genetically altered‚ this might have an effect on the next generation. Many debates have been done regarding whether GMF should be used for our daily food products. Although scientists have failed to show any
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