Science and

Technology Structural
Areas
A. Food and Agriculture
Genetically Modified Organisms:
Science, Health, and Politics

Genetic engineering- the deliberate modification of the

characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic
material.
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
- Is the term used for an organism created through genetic
engineering.
GMOs in Food and Agricultural Industries
1. Pest resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain
pests.
2. Virus resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain
viruses.
3. Herbicide tolerance- genetically modified plants to tolerate
herbicide.

4. Fortification- genetically modified plants fortified with certain

minerals.

5. Cosmetic preservation- genetically modified plants resist

natural discoloration.
6. Increase growth rate- a genetically modified organism that
has higher yield in growth than normal species.
GMOs in Non-Food Crops and Microorganisms

1. Flower production- GMOs in flower production are seen in

modified color extended vase life of flowers.

2. Paper production- modified characteristics of trees for higher yield

of paper production.
3. Pharmaceutical productions- modified plants
products.
4. Bioremediation- use of modified plants that to produce
pharmaceutical products.

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5. Enzyme and drug production- use of modified microorganisms
that can produce enzymes for food processing and medicines.

6. GMOs in the medical field- genetic engineering is playing a

significant role from diagnosis to treatment of human-dreaded
diseases.
Benefits of GMOs
 Higher efficiency in farming
 Increase in harvest
 Control in fertility
 Increase in food processing
 Improvement of desirable characteristics
 Nutritional and pharmaceutical enhancement
 Reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides
Potential Risks of GMOs
 Allergic reactions

 Gene mutation

Antibiotic resistance

Nutritional Value
 Evaluation (Individual)

Direction: Write A if you agree with the statement and write D if you disagree with
what has been mentioned then provide an explanation for each.

1.Use of genetically modified milk from animals for human baby consumption.

2. Economic concerns over moral issues on GM food and food products.

 GROUP ACTIVITY

PRO ANTI-

GMOs
By Group

CRITERIA:
• Team work- 25%
• Discipline- 15%
• Content- 30%
• Delivery- 30%
100%
Assignment:

Read in advance about the Benefits and Concerns of Using

Nanotechnology.
REFERENCES:
Book(s):
Serafica, Janice Patria Javier, Pawilen, Greg
Tabios, Caslib, Bernardo, Alata, Eden Joy;
Science, Technology, and Society 1st Ed.

Online:
http://www.science/technology/and/society.
com
http://www.genetic/engineering.com
http://www.genetically/modified/organisms