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Basically, a lab person takes the DNA of one organism, cuts it with restriction enzymes at specific sites, which will make the DNA ladder have hanging single strands at the end. The same enzyme cuts the DNA of the organism you want to stick in the original dna. then, these strands go together.
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∙ 10y agoGenetic modification is generally undertaken to create organisms with a beneficial trait, such as crops which are resistant to herbicides like glysophate, or that produce substances in the plant itself that kill insects, which is reported to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides.
They have also been used to create synthetic insulin to give to diabetics. In the past, insulin from pigs was used to manage Diabetes - but now insulin that is reported to be identical to human insulin can be created by bacteria (see link below). GMOs are also used to create drugs.
To answer your question directly, they are produced because some people genuinely believe they will benefit humanity, and because companies make billions of dollars producing patentable modifications.
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Why do farmers and industry want to use GMOs?
because of the way the foods are produced it allows them to buy more of it in bulk
Should genetically modified organisms require labels?
A large percentage of consumers believe GMO foods should be labeled. Most are not aware that some pharmaceutical medicines are produced from GMOs or that cross-pollination has resulted in organic and non-GMO foods often having a small percentage of GMOs.
Do the Consumer Protection Laws protect consumers from being forced to accept GMOs?
No, they do not. There are no laws that protect consumers if they do not want to eat GMOs. The consumers' only choice if they wish to avoid eating GMOs is to stop eating lots of foods that may contain GMOs.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
What is rice GMO?
I just wrote an article that talks about GMOs. The GMO rice, called golden rice, is described under the section "GMOs Can Improve Nutrition."
What is organic cornmeal?
Organic cornmeal is cornmeal that is produced without GMOS, artificial preservatives and pesticides.
Why do farmers and industry want to use GMOs?
because of the way the foods are produced it allows them to buy more of it in bulk
Are gmos easier to grow than regular food?
There is no known information that indicates GMOs are easier to grown than non-GMOs.
How GMOs improve food production?
There is no evidence that GMOs have improved food production.
Should genetically modified organisms require labels?
A large percentage of consumers believe GMO foods should be labeled. Most are not aware that some pharmaceutical medicines are produced from GMOs or that cross-pollination has resulted in organic and non-GMO foods often having a small percentage of GMOs.
Do the Consumer Protection Laws protect consumers from being forced to accept GMOs?
No, they do not. There are no laws that protect consumers if they do not want to eat GMOs. The consumers' only choice if they wish to avoid eating GMOs is to stop eating lots of foods that may contain GMOs.
How can GMOs affect allergies in people or animals?
GMOs (genetically modified food) may create allergies.
What is the group of people that hate GMOs called?
People don't hate GMOs. Those who oppose GMOs being used commercially at this point in their development are called anti-GMOers and fearmongers, among other names.
What is good about organic food?
Organic foods are good because they are produced without harmful chemicals and pesticides, GMOs, artificial flavors and preservatives. They are better for your body than non organic foods.
Would animal products that may have consumed GMOs be required to have a label?
No, they would not be required to be labeled. No foods that contain GMOs are required to be labeled as such.
What is gmo?
I just wrote an article that talks about GMOs. The GMO rice, called golden rice, is described under the section "GMOs Can Improve Nutrition."
What is rice GMO?
I just wrote an article that talks about GMOs. The GMO rice, called golden rice, is described under the section "GMOs Can Improve Nutrition."
