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It is known that weeds have become resistant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Round-up. It is also possible that insects are becoming resistant to the Bt varieties of GMO crops, and that non-targeted insects may also be affected. It is also known that GMO crops have cross pollinated with non-GMO and organic crops. There are other questions that simply have not yet been answered and may not be known yet.
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∙ 14y agoIn some cases, genetically modified organisms can make it easier to grow food. Some genetically engineered crops are able to grow better in certain areas than others. For instance, a genetically modified corn crop could be made to be better suited to growing in a certain environment than naturally occurring corn crops. These crops could be made so that they are more robust than natural crops, which could make them easier to grow.
However, genetically modified crops could also cause problems, because they are not as genetically diverse as natural crops. This could be a problem if a disease breaks out among the crops. In populations of natural crops diversity allows some crops to survive such outbreaks because of genetic traits, but in genetically modified populations that diversity might not be present which could lead to the death of all the crops in a population and erasing the food supply.
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How many food companies use genetically modified organisms in their products?
Nearly every company uses "genetically modified organisms" in their products, because nearly everything we raise for food today has been bred so that it's quite different from its wild ancestors ... its genetics have been modified.
The bulk of genetically modified organisms used in agriculture are called what?
These are usually called GMOs. An organism that is produced through genetic engineering is considered to be a genetically modified organism (GMO).Insulin-producing bacteria were commercialized in 1982 and genetically modified food has been sold since 1994. Genetic engineering is also called genetic modification.While there is a worry among the public that eating genetically modified food may be harmful but scientific agreement is that these crops are no greater risk to human health than conventional food.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
What is a example of food engineering?
Freeze-drying blueberries to extend their shelf life
Which group is least likely to be concerned about potential long-term side effect of genetically modified (GM) food?
People who live in a poor village.
Why are somepeople against genetically modified food?
Because (artificially) genetically modified organisms may have unpredictable behaviors when let out into the natural environment. Why would you want to eat food that makes its own pesticides.
What is gene technology in foods?
You are referring to GMO or genetically modified organisms AKA Franken-food.
How many food companies use genetically modified organisms in their products?
Nearly every company uses "genetically modified organisms" in their products, because nearly everything we raise for food today has been bred so that it's quite different from its wild ancestors ... its genetics have been modified.
What is GMO in foods?
A GMO food is one that has been genetically modified by removing a gene from one species and forcing it into the seeds of another species in a lab.
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.
The bulk of genetically modified organisms used in agriculture are called what?
These are usually called GMOs. An organism that is produced through genetic engineering is considered to be a genetically modified organism (GMO).Insulin-producing bacteria were commercialized in 1982 and genetically modified food has been sold since 1994. Genetic engineering is also called genetic modification.While there is a worry among the public that eating genetically modified food may be harmful but scientific agreement is that these crops are no greater risk to human health than conventional food.
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.
