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Genetically modified crops are made in order to make a desired trait, such as high yield, disease resistance, large fruit etc. more pronounced and/or undesired traits, such as toxins and large seeds in fruit etc. less pronounced. For example, some crops may have a resistance to a certain disease that other crops do not have, the gene that causes the resistance to the disease can be introduced to another type of crop in order to create resistance in the other type of crop. Also some crops may have undesirable traits such as naturally occurring toxins which are a defence mechanism of the plant. Genetic modification can be used to stop the expression of the genes which cause these toxins to be produced, making crops safer for consumption.
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What are the disadvantage of growing genetically modified crops?
The only proven disadvantage to genetically modified (GM) crops is that some people have shown an alleregic reaction.
Why do scientists create genetically modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are made in order to make a desired trait, such as high yield, disease resistance, large fruit etc. more pronounced and/or undesired traits, such as toxins and large seeds...
How are crops genetically modified?
They are genetically modified by controlling which ones reproduce. It is like a forced natural selection that is done by man in order to have desirable properties, like resistance to pesticides and herbicides.
Do genetically grown crops take longer to grow than naturally grown?
I assume you mean genetically modified, since anything that grows does so based on its genetic material. No, genetically modified crops do not take any longer to grow than their naturally-selected counterparts. When growing corn, for example, the farmer can choose from a fairly wide selection of maturity lengths, both in normal and in genetically modified.
Why is genetically modified crops a bad thing?
Because its not real food. its unnatural. Naturaal food is much better for u.
Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?
It is not likely that they will.
Is genetically modified crops are harmful or not?
not
Are genetically modified crops legal in England?
no
What are the disadvantage of growing genetically modified crops?
The only proven disadvantage to genetically modified (GM) crops is that some people have shown an alleregic reaction.
Do genetically modified crops effect the blue banded bee?
It really depends what type of genetically modified crop it is
What are geniticaly modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are crops with plants that have been genetically altered in order to increase the yield of the crop. For example, the plant may have been genetically altered to become bigger or more resistant to bugs.
Why do scientists create genetically modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are made in order to make a desired trait, such as high yield, disease resistance, large fruit etc. more pronounced and/or undesired traits, such as toxins and large seeds...
What is the purpose is genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
What is purpose of genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
What are the current benefits of having foods made from genetically modified crops?
huge amounts of food can be made this way therefore they are cheaper
Are genetically modified crops dangerous?
No, because the crops are just grown faster than normal.
Why are a lot of people against genetically modified crops being grown?
A lot of people are against genetically modified crops being grown because of potential negative health effects. The effects of altering crops genetically are also not known due to the process being relatively new.
