Must be writen in paragraph form. with refernces if possible 1. Briefly discuss
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Must be writen in paragraph form. with refernces if possible
1. Briefly discuss how gene transfer and modification has occurred naturally between microorganisms and humans, how it has been used previously in civilization before “biotechnology”, and how the current “genetic engineering” techniques fundamentally differ from natural and historical genetic modification processes.
2. What are the health risks from eating GMO’s?
What are the basic nutritional differences found by the FDA and other health-oriented agencies between GMO’s and conventional foods.
Have some particular GMO’s achieved the nutritional improvements they were targeting?
What are differences to pesticide or hormone exposure in growing GMO’s compared to conventionals?
Explanation / Answer
2. Genetically modified organisms/foods are those whose gene profile is altered by genetic engineering techniques. The purpose of gene modification is to increase the yield of either plants or animals. Though previously it was thought that GMO’s are the solution for increasing population, the opinion is being changed due to the potential disadvantages of genetically altered foods.
The health problems reported with the use of GMO's include the following.
a. Allergies
b. Liver problems
c. Digestion problems
d. Sterility, other reproductive problems, increased death risk of infants
e. Increased risk of death.
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