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Genetically Modified foods -

nutrition

Description In 5. A

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based on the manipulation of genes in the DNA 80% white maze


molecule ( also called genetic manipulation ) 55% yellow maze 8th largest
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identify a specific gene that has a 85% soya Gmo producer
desired characteristic about the GENE ,
98% cotton

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extract it , copy it and tranter not CHEMICAL

into another
organism
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resistance to diseases ; nutritional &
Shelf life improved
Not the same as preservatives; those
are CHEMICAL




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Advantages Disadvantages
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must be able to both sides
argue
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Pest resistant -
the harm of it is unknown

resistant herbicides it will problems in the future
to no
guarantee not cause
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resistant to disease & '

fear ; cause allergic reactions

unfavourable weather -


effects on environment
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yield & crop production
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negative impact on
organisms in environment

improve .

resistance to antibiotics
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improved processing and

m.n.a.n.ing.n.a.e.is organ . ...
Produced and
improved shelf life through agricultural methods that sustain the health
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more nutritious productivity of the ecosystem
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.es#ane oaisease.pes . /
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make edible vaccines
Advantages Disadvantages
not the same as food
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reduced health risks -


more expensive
fortification ; idea probably nutritious fruits & veggies have shorter shelf
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same ,
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more .

a

different execution .
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tastes better life
do not contain chemical preservatives appearance isn't perfect
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so , natura, , ,
feeding more time consuming i. labour intense
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good natural compost less energy for farming shortage of local produced organic
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reduced need for pesticides .


used to feed animals food products
effective use of soil less pollution
negative influence some ecosystems
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on
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crop rotation employment opportunities exceptional skill
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more
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water is used sparingly
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biological pest & weed control

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predator insects
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crops suited to climate & soil
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taking care of animal welfare
not kept in
cages
not medicine
given
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