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genetically modified tomatoes are exactly what the name implies i.e tomatoes which have been genetically modified. if you want to know what genetic modification is you should not have said your question is different then "what is a genetically modified organism" to my knowledge there are no commercial varieties of genetically modified tomatoes available right now but i know they are working on: roundup ready tomatoes, brackish water tomatoes and varies disease immunities.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoWell first and foremost, tomatoes are a delectable fruit. Well.. no one really knows weather it is a fruit or a vegetable, so if you really come to think about it, and research it you can find a multitude of answers for this topic. So.. to begin fruits(and/or vegetables) are greatly appreciated throughout history. So there are no pros to genetically altered tomatoes because tomatoes are delicious just the way they are.
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What is the difference between genetically modified and normal tomatoes?
genetically modified are much more healthier than normal tomatoes?"
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 is the different of ordinary tomatoes and modifide tomatoes?
Genetically modified tomatoes are ones that scientist have either removed a gene or added a gene from another plant or weed. Regular tomatoes are ones that have been naturally breed by pollination or cross pollination with a different tomato variety.
What foods are genatically modified?
Food that are known to have been genetically modified are corn, soy, canola, rice, wheat, apples, papayas, tomatoes, potatoes, crookneck squash, and possibly other foods. More and more foods are being genetically modified, so this list will grow as time goes on.
Are grape tomatoes organic or natural or a genetically modified food?
Grape tomatoes are not known to have been genetically modified. Grape tomatoes may or may not be organic, depending on how they are grown. If they are grown using organic methods, they are organic. Natural when referring to food has not been defined. In the sense that grapes are grown in the soil, they are natural, but this does mean that they are organic or actually, anything else. Natural is a term that is used to sell products.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE GM FOODS?
Some of the GM, or genetically modified, foods include crops, meats, and dairy. Cows are normally fed a GM diet to enhance the meat or dairy and many of the time the fertilzer in crops such as corn and tomatoes are genetically modified as well.
Are peaches genetically modified?
As far as is known, peaches have not been genetically modified.
Is the Flavr Savr tomato healthier than the regular tomato?
No, the genetically modified Flavr Savr tomato is not healthier than other tomatoes.
What crops are GMOs?
Crops that are known to have been genetically modified are corn, soybeans, canola, cotton, papayas, yellow squash. Potatoes and tomatoes have also been genetically modified, but they are not openly being produced commercially for sale to consumers. Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop, and recently a GMO apple has been modified to reduce browning after being cut. Also, a GMO broccoli is being/has been released in the UK.
Why are microwave dinners genetically modified?
Only if the ingredients contain genetically modified organisms.
What are the characteristics of this genetically modified organism?
Bt cotton is an example of genetically modified organism.
Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?
It is not likely that they will.
