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Hybridization and genetic modification are two distinct processes, though some might use the terms interchangeably. Genetic modification takes a gene from one species (like a bacteria) and inserts it into another species (like corn or soybeans) in order to produce a desired trait (most often resistance to a herbicide or production of substance in the plant itself that kills insects when eaten). This is considered horizontal breeding (breeding between species). Hybridization breeds within the same species without the use of artificially inserting genes, in order to produce a desired trait. While both technically bring about changes in the genes, hybrid grains are not considered "genetically modified" foods.
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Why do you need genetically modified food?
There is a lot of talk about how genetically modified food is needed, but no real evidence that it is needed.
What can happen if you eat food that's not been genetically modified?
death. Nothing, food that hasn't been genetically modified is natural food. The kind of food people have been eating for thousands of years. Something is more likely to happen to you if you eat genetically modified food.
Why genetically modified food is required?
It isn't.
Is genetically modified food in Lebanon?
Yes
How was genetically modified food created?
Genetically modified food is created in a lab by removing a gene from one organism and forcing it into an organism of a different species.
What are the effects on Growth in GDP from genetically modified food?
There have been countries that have refused to import grains that contain GMOs, so it has resulted in negative effects on the GDP.
What foods cannot be genetically modified?
Any food that comes from a plant, animal, or other living thing can be genetically modified.
What action has been taken to try and prevent genetically modified food technology developing?
No movement to try to prevent the development of genetically modified food technology is known. There are; however, people who choose not to eat food that is known to be genetically modified, due to questions about the health and environmental effects of genetically modifying plants used for food.
What does GMF stand for?
GMF = Genetically Modified Food
What are three foods that can be genetically modified?
Any food can be genetically modified through genetic engineering. Three foods that have been genetically engineered are corn, soy, and canola.
When did genetically modifying foods begin?
The first genetically modified food began in 1994. Scientist genetically modified a tomato which didn't ripen so quickly after it was picked.
What is Genetically modified food about?
Its almost the same as cloning fruit.
