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Do people eat a lot of genetically engineered food and don't know?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. Genetically modified foods have been on supermarket shelves for several years.
Small modifications have been made to increase the size and general appearance of fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, they are engineered to ripen slowly so that they may be transported long distances without rotting on the way.
Vegetable crops are engineered to be pest resistant so that they do not get attacked by worms and other pests when they are grown on farms.
There has not been a single reported case where a human being or any other farm animal has fallen sick as a result of consuming a genetically modified food.
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What was the first whole food to be genetically engineered?
tomato
Is Genetically Engineered Food banned?
Not in the United states, but in some other countries it is.
What is one risk that you can attribute to genetically modified food?
One risk of genetically engineered food is that foods produced from crops that have been engineered to produce a substance that kills insects could have negative health effects on people. Though some believe that is not a possibility, others believe is it not only possible, but probable.
What are the top 3 genetically modified food?
Three foods that have been genetically engineered are corn, soy, and canola. It is possible that some fruits and vegetables have been genetically engineered using a slightly different method than ones we hear about.
What are two examples of a genetically bio-engineered food?
Two examples of genetically engineered foods are: Herbicide resistant varieties that can have a herbicide sprayed on it and not die. Bt varietes that produce an insecticide in the plant itself.
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.
What is a current benefit gained from genetically engineered crops?
Some food staples, such as rice, contain more nutrients.
Does Genetically modified food help strike hunger?
in some ways yes but not if your used to eating normal everyday food in life
What is a example of food engineering?
Freeze-drying blueberries to extend their shelf life
How can genetic engineering help to solve food crisis?
By providing food crops that have greater yield and can exist in a range of conditions. or By creating a food supply for all people
What are the similarities between organic non-organic and genetically foods?
Organic is a method of growing food without using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Food grown organically is called organic food. Non-organic is a method of growing food that uses synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Food grown this way is called non-organic. Genetic engineering is taking a gene from one organism and forcing it into another, unrelated organism in a lab. Seeds that are genetically engineered can be grown non-organically, but not organically. Foods that are genetically engineered are called GMO foods.
Are there any known side effects of genetically engineered food?
I do not know of any studies on this, but I'm sure we will eventually find out. It may take some time.
