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Genetically Modified Organism

Genetically Modified Organisms are organisms

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whose genetic material has been altered using

genetic engineering.
GMO can apply to a variety of things, but in the

context of food, it refers to crops whose genes

have been manipulated to express a specific trait. In

simple terms, this entails transferring a gene from

one organism, such as "repelling insects," into the

DNA sequences of a plant, causing the plant to

express an insect-repelling trait as it grows.

pros cons
GMO crops have the
GMO foods have the

advantage of containing
potential to trigger

more nutrients, requiring

allergy reactions due to

fewer pesticides to grow,

their altered DNA, as well

and being generally

as to enhance antibiotic

cheaper than non-GMO

resistance.
equivalents.

Genetic Engineering - Genetically Modified Organisms

Scientists can transfer genes from one plant or animal to another

via genetic engineering. Genes can also be transferred from

animals to plants and back. Genetically modified organisms, or

GMOs, are another term for this.

Common GMO Foods

Corn

Soybeans Sugar beets

squash
You're more likely yo find GMO foods at
the drive-through or freezer section
than in the produce section. This is
because the vast majority of crops
grown with GMO seeds are things like
soybeans, corn, and sugar beets. These
three ingredients are common in Zoren Dave G. Laureta
processed foods.
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