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Critics of GM foods have argued that foreign genes may disturb normal cellular functioning, causing unexpected and potentially harmful substances to appear inside cells. Toxic intermediary substances that normally occur in very small amounts may arise in larger amounts, or new substances may appear. The disruption may also lead to loss of substances that help maintain normal
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- Food plants or crops, which have been genetically altered, are known as genetically modified foods. The genetic alteration is meant to make it commercially competitive, yet it is not without environmental and ethical concerns and dilemmas. What according to you are the Four main short term benefits to the producer/consumer of genetically modified food crop, elaborate? Also identify and explain any Four long term negative impact of genetically modified food crop on the environment as well as human health.arrow_forwardGenetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used to create human growth hormone, insulin and clotting factor proteins that are used to treat dwarfism, diabetes and hemophilia respectively. Several crops such as corn and soybean have also been genetically modified in order to facilitate either the management or growth of these crops. Why do you think there is push back or opposition against the use of GM food crops but not in the use of products such as insulin, which is also created using GMOs?arrow_forwardAt present, only a very small proportion of genetically modified foods must be labelled. Some consumer advocates are urging the federal government to label all foods that contain genetically modified material, so that consumers may choose whether to purchase them or not. What do should mandate? Provide evidence for your answer. you believe the governmentarrow_forward
- Unlike genetically modified organisms (GMOs), synthetic organic substances have not met too much opposition, although the production of both require human intervention and manipulation of natural substances. Why do you think the synthesizing of organic substances is readily accepted by society in general whereas the mention of GMOs immediately raises concerns?arrow_forwardA. Hank is going to talk about Gene Guns and Agrobacterium which I will discuss in a video lecture next week. B. How long does it take to develop and bring a GMO crop to market? C. What are some of the drawbacks to GE organisms? D.One of the interviewees is a woman in bright pink t-shirt and she is trying to describe drawbacks to GMOs. While not a cogent argument, I think there is an important point that she is trying to make. Do you know what she is trying to say?arrow_forwarda. Discuss the latest research related to genetically modified food. Consider the research conducted or in the process of being conducted related to such foods. b. What type of risks do they potentially pose? c. Should we permit the development of some genetically engineered foods and not others? If so, which ones? d. Would you feel comfortable eating them?arrow_forward
- Students are tasked to make a position paper about an article whichtackles GMO. The aim of this paper is to know whether they consider GMO asnecessary, safe and good for the environment. Guide Questions:1. Do we need GMO foods?2. Are genetically modified foods safe?3. Are genetically modified foods good or bad for the environment?arrow_forwardGenetic engineering has been a debatable topic in science as many people are only aware of its risk than benefits. Which among the scenarios below are the benefits of using GMOs? I. Genetic engineering in food can be used to alter genes in crops leading to new diseases in pants. II. Genetic engineering in crops such as rice, corn and tomato can be used to obtain new strains with better nutritional qualities. III. Genetic engineering in food can be used to create totally the same substances such as proteins and other food nutrients. IV. Genetic engineering can be used to increase the immunity to diseases in plants leading to uncontrolled transfer of the resistance genes to the harmful pathogens. V. Genetic engineering can restrict the diversity in organisms. VI. Genetic engineering can be used to suppress negative traits in human like certain genetic diseases. a. II, III, IV and VI b. II, III and VI c. I, II, IV and V d. I, III,…arrow_forwardWhat is genetically modified food? How does it negativily affect people's health? why?arrow_forward
- Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)Health & NutritionISBN:9781337392693Author:Eleanor Noss Whitney, Sharon Rady RolfesPublisher:Cengage Learning
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