Transcript Genetically Modified foods

Genetically Modified foods
Prarthana Mocherla
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Genetically Modified foods – A Definition
Genetically Modified foods (GM foods) are produced from Genetically
Modified Organisms (GMOs). GMOs have specific changes made to their DNA
by genetic engineering.
How does it work?
Genetically Modified Organisms are organisms in which the DNA is altered so that
it allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism to another.
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Why is Genetically Modified food needed
When crops are attacked by
insects and pests, the crops
get destroyed. Genetically
Modified foods are resistant to
insects, pests and different
weather conditions. They can
even live in extreme weather
conditions.
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Pros & Cons of GM Foods
+’s
-’s
• Plants have improved
resistance to diseases, pests,
and bacteria.
• Better taste and quality.
• More nutrients
• Reduced time to harvest
• New growing techniques.
• It can have health impacts on
humans, including allergies.
• Might cause damage to the
environment. For example, to
the soil microbes, flora and
fauna.
• There might be change of
nutrients.
• It can harm the biodiversity- for
e.g. the food chain may get
affected.
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Public opinion on GM foods
A large portion of people think
that GM foods are good for the
future and they should be
continued, whereas a lot of
people reject GM foods, saying
it has bad health impacts. In
balance, a large number of
researchers have decided to
continue the research on GM
foods.
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Pictures of Genetically modified foods
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Referencing
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/genetically_modified_
food
2. http://www.wanttoknowit.com/disadvantages-ofgenetically-modified-food
3. http://www.csa.com/discoveryguides/gmfoods/ove
rview.php
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