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There are many advantages in using genetically modified foods. The need for insecticides and chemical fertilizers can be greatly reduced, protecting the enviroment. Crops can be grown in areas where they couldn't be grown in the past because of the climate. Food will last longer without spoiling. Fewer people will suffer from starvation, and diseases can be brought under control more easily. However, there are disadvantages as well. Many people are concerned about the long-term health effects of consuming genetically modified foods. Also the genes could move from crops into weeds and create resistant weeds. The plants that kill pests are also killing off useful insects. There are problems associated with monoculture, where all the plants and animals are genetically the same. The loss of variation may create problems if pests evolve that are not affected by the added genes. Opponents of genetically modified foods call such products "Frankenfoods", since they are reminded of the literary monster, Frankenstein.
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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 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.
What are the human rights of genetically modified food?
none, not human
