Genetically Modified Food

Genetically Modified Food ayden, Sophia, Gracie, collin

What does it mean to genetically modify something?

GMO stands for genetically modified organism. Which is a process that changes their genetic material. It is altered in a non natural way

How do you genetically modify something?

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Some examples of genetically modified food.

Corn
cotton
soy bean
milk
canola oil
zucchini
alfalfa
sugar
papaya
tomatoes
potatoes
rapeseed
rice

Some brands are very good for you, even though they are genetically modified.

Naked juice
Simply Orange Juice
Kashi
Bear Naked
Silk Almond Milk
Gerber baby food
Honest Tea

Pros

You can potentially make more crops which could help feed more people
You could make edible vaccines
They modified to survive harsh weather
They can have longer shelf life for marketing
Engineered to have a high content of a specific nutrient
Better resistant to weeds, pests, pesticides, and disease
They can be engineered to conserve water, soil, and oxygen
They can be modified to have better taste
Faster output of crops

credits/sources

learn.genetics.utah.edu

http://www.eschoolstoday.com/gmo/geneticaly-modified-foods.html

http://www.geneticalymodifiedfoods.co.uk/facts-sheet-pros-vs-cons.html

Created By

Collin Pearson

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