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This is the article link: https://www.npr.org/2014/12/10/367842658/debate-should-we-genetically-modify-food
GMOs Discussion YUMMY!!! Please post your response below and then return later, or tomorrow, to read and respond to your classmates. Biotechnology takes on more roles every day in our lives. One rather controversial topic in biotechnology is genetically modified organisms. Read this article or watch the video (it's long but worth it): GMO Debate and tell us which side you are on. Use the web to find 3 examples of genetically modified organisms in the food or products in your/our everyday life. Since this is a "discussion" let's also discuss what our concerns about GMOs and what justification we have found for those concerns.Explanation / Answer
Genetically modified organism:
1. Corn - Almost 85 percent of corn grown in the U.S is genetically modified. Even whole foods brand of corn flakes was found to contain genetically modified corn. Many producers modify corn and soy so they are resistant to the herbicide , glyphosate, which is used to kill weeds.
2. Soy: Soy is the most heavily genetically modified food in the country . This largest U.s producers of hybrid seeds for agriculture , pioneer Hi Bred . International created a genetically engineered Soybean , which was approved in 2010. It is modified to have a high level of oleic acid , which is naturally found in olive oil. Oleic acid is monosaturated omega 9 fatty acid that may lower LDL cholesterol which used to replace other fat.
3. Yellow crookneck Squash and Zucchini: Number of this GMO veggie are relatively small , but genetically modified yellow Squash and Zucchini can found in two different species. The species contain protein genes that protect against viruses.
Genetically modified organism or GMOs product of a form of scientific farming. Where crops are administered with chemicals to increase their sizes and yields . It is becoming more and more common in many types of food we see every day . But due to its concept, it has been a topic in heated debates around the world , with proponents and opponents pushing their argument.
Here are the critical GMOs advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages of GMO:1. They offer more useful knowledge for genetics .
2. It is known to decrease food prices.
3. It allows for more profit .
4. It is economically efficient .
5. It introduces the knowledge of genetic alterations.
Disadvantages of GMO : 1. It can be dangerous to other insects that are important to our ecosystem.
2. It spokes concern on changing the field of agriculture .
3. It can damage the environment.
4. It causes unwanted residual effects.
5. It can create more weeds.
6. It threats biodiversity
7. It has trade issues.