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There are few to no negative effects of biotechnology on society. Apart from a few very early trials of true genetic engineering that were likely not even caused by the biotechnology, there have been practically no harm whatsoever from biotechnology on people.

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Where are GMO crops currently grown?

The primary genetically modified crops grown in the US are soybean and maize. Rapeseed (used in canola oil) and cotton are also genetically modified.


Do genetically modified organisms make it easier to grow food?

It is known that weeds have become resistant to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Round-up. It is also possible that insects are becoming resistant to the Bt varieties of GMO crops, and that non-targeted insects may also be affected. It is also known that GMO crops have cross pollinated with non-GMO and organic crops. There are other questions that simply have not yet been answered and may not be known yet.


Why are some GMO crops classified by the EPA as pesticides?

Some GMO crops are genetically engineered to produce a substance that kills insects when they is eaten by them. It is for that reason that some GMO crops are classified as pesticides by the EPA.


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.)


Modern farming techniques provide benefits and consequences. are examples of both?

Monoculture crops make our food supply vulnerable to disease Pesticides have helped crops in the short run Hybrids and genetically engineered crop varieties grow more efficiently

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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.


Are there harmful effects of genetically altered crops and animals?

lower pesticide


What crops are genetically altered in Iowa?

Much of the corn and soybeans grown in Iowa are genetically modified (GM). Very little of any of the other crops have any significant modification done to them.


What are genetically modified GM organisms and GM foods?

Genetically modified(GM)organisms are those organisms whose DNA, or genetic material has been altered through modern biotechnology whereas GM foods are those from genetically engineered crops.


Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?

It is not likely that they will.


What kinds of problems do genetically modified crops with transgenes pose for farmers who do not grow the altered crop?

One problem GMO crops pose for farmers who do not grow them is cross pollination of GMOs in non-GMO crops, especially those that are grown organically.


Is genetically modified crops are harmful or not?

not


Are genetically modified crops legal in England?

no


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.


Are genetically modified crops dangerous?

No, because the crops are just grown faster than normal.


Do genetically modified crops effect the blue banded bee?

It really depends what type of genetically modified crop it is


What is purpose of genetically modified crops?

Increasing food production