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some people think forced sterilization will solve the overpopulation issues but china had had the one child per family rule a long time and they still are the most populated country. I don't think that is the solution. However, as more and more bacteria become drug resistant we are going to see a drop in life span by 2040 that will resemble the pre-antibiotic age with death rates at 35 years old. So polulation existence will be the problem not control. Joymaker rn
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∙ 10y agoThere is no evidence that the development of genetically modified organisms helps to decrease the global food crisis, just as there is no evidence that GMO crops do anything toward that goal that the use of non GMO crops and/or organic crops could not do.
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∙ 15y agoNo, they do help produce more food, but they are rejected by many undeveloped countries for being 'unsafe'.
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∙ 10y agoIn what ways could be plants be altered to improve the worlds food supply?
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What does Genetically Modified mean?
Gene splicing or hybrid species are both genetically modified. *That is true, but there are two distinct kinds of genetic modification. Hybrids are modified by crossing one variety with another within the same species. For example, a Rutgers tomato is crossed with a Big Boy tomato to make a better variety of tomato. Another form of genetic modification is called bioengineering. Unlike hybrids, this type of genetic modification is done by splicing genes from one species into those of an entirely different species. This type of gene splicing has been done to certain vegetables since, I believe, the 1970s. An example is bacteria or virus genes that have been spliced into corn. This type of modification has been done with tomatoes, soybeans, potatoes, and other vegetables, as well as some varieties of trees. From what I have read, the goal is not to make a better variety, but to make the variety more tolerant of chemicals or, in the case of trees, to make their structure weaker to make them more suitable for paper-making. An organic grower most often uses heirloom varieties that have not been genetically modified, either by hybridization or bioengineering. In fact, most of the organic growers I know are vehemently opposed to any kind of bioengineered organisms and have organized to oppose such practices.When something is modified by genetics, it means that it has been altered on a genetic level. Everything is made up of genes, including us. Some foods are altered genetically to help it be resistant to diseases.
Why would you want genetically altered crops?
For a variety of reasons. Crops are bred for a greater yield per acre, larger fruit or vegetable size, more resistance to extremes of cold or heat, more resistance to insects, immunities to disease, etc. These make better and more food for everyone. It allows us to maintain over 6 billion humans, where without such alterations and other agro-technologies, we'd scarce be able to feed 2 billion. Look at the next 6 people you pass by. Know that four of them would not exist were it not for advances in farming - including genetic alterations. (Note: Genetically altering also includes simply "selection", and has been done for several thousand years.)
What characteristics of bacteria make them useful in genetic engineering experiments?
Well, my biology class was just learning about this. Transgenic organisms are bacteria, plants, or animals that are genetically modified to produce a desired product. Bacteria can be modified from frost plus to frost free, so that when they live on and near crops, making them frost free, which lengthens growing season. Some can be modified with insect toxins and live in and on roots which protects the plants from insects eating them. Scientists have also enhanced their ability to break down oil to help with oil spills. Another is to "clean" toxins in toxic waste dumps. These are just the examples that our teacher gave us. There are many more ways bacteria can be modified.
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
Name three desirable traits that are being transferred into genetically engineered food crops How might these traits help to increase world food supplies?
This is scary. I have the exact same question for my bio homework.
How can genetically modified foods be benefical to people?
One example it is the rise modified genetically in asia.This rice it produce vitamin A that it help to prevent eye disorder that are commune in the Asia because of lacking vitamin A.Another example it is peanut treas that are modified with some genes from bacillus thuringensis that encode some proteins that protect peanut treat from insects.
Does Genetically modified food help strike hunger?
in some ways yes but not if your used to eating normal everyday food in life
What are the laws regarding labelling genetically modified foods?
In the US, the Environmental Protection Agency takes the lead for regulation of genetically modified foods, with help from the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and many different universities.
Can you please help in writing a paragraph on genetically modified crops?
Yes, I can. What would you like to know?
How does genetically modified food help farmers grow crops under difficult circumstances?
You would have to speak directly to farmers to get their reactions to genetically modified food, but it is likely that if it makes them more profits with less effort, they like it in that respect.
Why is there genetically modified food?
Different people have different opinions of why there is GMO food. Some say it is needed to help feed the world. Others believe it is nothing more than a way for corporations to increase their profits. Still others believe there is a sinister agenda for there being GMO foods.
What type of food that contain GMOs?
GMO: genetically modified organisms. Genetically Modified Organisms are created by taking Genetic Material from 2 different sources and combining them into one molecule. They're created by taking certain traits from the organism they came from and supposedly make something else better. The first patented GMO was created to help clean up oil spills.
How does technology help us grow food?
technology has helped us to grow more foods we can get a large quantity of food from a specific area than in old times quality of food is more better and its hygienic. genetically modified food is the best example of technology.
How gene products such as cellulose and genetically modified bacteria with increased capability for nitrogen fixation can facilitate raising farm plants and animals?
Nitrogen is an essential nutrients that facilitate plant growth thus using the genetically modified bacteria can help much in plant production which in turn can support the ecological balance
Should people continue to use genetically modified foods?
This is not an easily answerable question. Genetically modified foods are more common than one thinks. Some genetic manipulation is essential to enable different food harvests to grow where they normally do not thrive. They can also help save a particular plant life from effects of a blight. Some genetic manipulation is done to provide more growth, or higher food output by the source (i.e. milk cows, or giving chickens growth hormones to make them larger). By and large, in order to answer this question requires a little homework on the part of the consumer. Find out if the food products you consume are genetically altered, then research that alteration to see how it was altered and what, if any, effect it has on the consumer as well as the quality of life for the consumed.
What is DNA moved from one organism and inserted in another?
The organism becomes genetically modified. There are tomatoes with FISH DNA in them to help prevent certain diseases in the tomatoes.
What percentage of the world watches Television?
Percentage? Well the Amish don't but that's not much help. Though they do grow Genetically Modified Plants so wait and see.
