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    Biology IBO Group 61 Teacher: Lorena Isabel Garza Hinojosa Student: Angélica López Hernández ID: A01211745 Due Date: 19/08/2008 “Design your own Bio Lab” Dependent and Independent Variables Problem Statement: How different wavelengths of light affect the rate of photosynthesis? Variables: * Dependent: wavelength of light (color) * Independent: * Control: Method for controlling variables: All types of corn must be grown in the same soil and nutrient conditions, watering amounts and light

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    Transgenic Mice, Care and Handling Double transgenic mice express a chimeric mouse/human amyloid precursor protein (Mo/HuAPP695swe) and a mutant human presenilin 1 (PS1-dE9) were purchased from The Jackson Laboratory (004462, Bar Harbor, ME, USA). All animal treatments were approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Tsinghua University. Mice had access to pre-filtered sterile water and standard mouse chow and were housed under a reversed day-night rhythm in accordance to local legislation on animal

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    quickly to the entire world. On the off chance that we couldn 't stop the expansion of GMO, we ought to know why it is unsafe to our wellbeing and how we can avoid it. As a matter of first importance, GMOs are destructive to our wellbeing. Second, transgenic crops prompt to genuine annihilation of nature and have debased natural harvests. Third, significant organizations, which work intimately with GMOs, expect to corner showcase nourishments. At last, GMO, it ought to be named and individuals to be

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    https://www.technologyreview.com/s/522596/why-we-will-need-genetically-modified-foods/ Throughout the article provided above, the author, David Rotman, is able to present a well researched topic on why the human race needs genetically modified organisms using graphics, different studies, as well as examples from the past, present and future where they describe what the produce production looks like with and without GMOs. Genetically modified organisms are not only beneficial, but necessary for

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    One of my favorite episodes of the television show, "The Simpsons", begins with Marge, the mother, serving her family a dinner of unusually large, genetically modified foods. Shortly after dinner is served, one of the potatoes eats a carrot. Although this example is comedic hyperbole, it is still an excellent illustration of the public perception of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as dangerous "Frankenfoods". This perception is out of touch with the reality of GMOs and

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    Organic Contamination

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    GMOs (GMOs - genetically modified organisms), are made for human and/or creature use by utilizing the most exceptional atomic science methods. The plants and/or edits here and there have been modified in a research center to upgrade certain imperative characteristics, for example, expanded imperviousness to herbicides or enhance beneficial worth. The improvement is typically embraced through reproducing. In the previous decade hereditarily altered sustenance have been up for discussion about whether

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    The Advantages of GMO crops • Genetically modified crops have shorter maturation periods, meaning they can be harvested much faster and in shorter intervals. Therefore farmers can produce more crops in shorter time frames and increase their profitability • Genetically modified crops make agriculture more sustainable. • Due to the short maturation periods, soil salinity decreases as the crops don’t spend as long taking nutrients and minerals out of the soil. • Genetically modified crops are made to

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    of genetically modified foods or transgenic animals, the side that wins out is that

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    Why were transgenic cows created? Transgenic cows were mainly created to produce healthier milk. Compared to normal cow's milk, transgenic cows are able to produce more milk that contains more nutrients. Transgenic cows milk can also be used to produce proteins that are used to treat disease. For example, Chinese scientists have created a cow which produces low lactose milk. People with lactose intolerant will be able to digest this milk without having stomach problems. Normal milk contains lactose

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    Transgenic pigs and other genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a source of controversy in the medical and agricultural worlds. For the most part, public opinion on the use of modified animals for food is not positive. Many people question the ethics of inserting DNA into animal embryos and others fear the effects editing DNA may have on animals (Delaney, 2010). Opponents of GMO use tend to lack scientific data to support their arguments, citing sources such as CBS news and the New York Times

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