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Genetically modified foods or GM foods are foods grown and genes of another plant or living thing is inserted into a plant. It modifies it to the characteristics of the gene inserted such as a flower gene inserted into a pumpkin plant. The pumpkin plant will produce more pollens than it normally does. The gene has to be specific such as to a length of gene about the production of pollens which a pumpkin plant produces less. Specific genes are inserted into plant to make them more nutritional than it does normally so its more healthy to eat. Or the specific gene of a living thing may cause the plant to survive and grow in the cold depending on the living thing and the gene does.

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Is white corn genetically modified?

Some varieties of white corn have been genetically modified to enhance traits such as pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. It is important to check the labeling or contact the manufacturer if you are looking to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in your food.


What are the current benefits of having foods made from genetically modified crops?

Some benefits of genetically modified crops include increased crop yields, reduced need for pesticides, and improved nutritional content. Additionally, GM crops can be engineered to be more resistant to diseases and harsh environmental conditions, helping ensure food security for a growing global population.


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.


Why aren't genetically modified foods good for you?

Becuse of certain food alergies. If someone is severly alergic to fish and say peas are geneticlly alertered with fish genes to make it grow faster, then that preson could have an alergic reaction to the peas. How do we know we'r not going to eat something that is personally bad for us. People with peanut alergies can die if they eat them and sometime food that was made in the same facility as peanuts.


What are some examples of transgenic species?

A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified by humans, there are no specific species. However, some beings that have been changed are as follows: Drosophila melanogaster (common fruit fly), pigs (scientists created Enviropig, not a species), and fish ( scientists created GloFish, not a species).

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What are some issues regarding genetically modified organisims and genetically modified foods?

Issue one: may damage to ecology. Issue two: controversy over the use


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.


What is genetic modified foods?

Genetically modified food can also be achieved by altering their DNA (or genes) by genetic engineering techniques. This usually involves inserting a gene into the organisms' DNA to create a certain trait. For example, some corn crops have been genetically modified so that they become more resistant to herbicides and insect pests. In most countries Genetically Modified foods (GM) as well as foods containing GM source foods have to be labelled by law, giving consumers the choice to use them or not. Agriculturally speaking the opposite of GM foods are "Organic" crops.


Name some foods that are eaten as a result of technological engineering?

Protein-rich food supplement. Genetically-modified corn.


Are Doritos a genetically modified food in Australia?

Doritos themselves are not classified as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Australia; however, some of the ingredients used in Doritos, such as corn, may come from genetically modified crops. In Australia, foods that contain GM ingredients must be labeled accordingly. Therefore, while the chips may include GMO-derived components, Doritos as a product are not inherently genetically modified.


What are some of the opinion people have about genetically modified?

Some people believe GMO foods are equivalent to non-GMO foods and are safe to eat. Others question if either is true.


What are the names of some documentary films about genetically modified foods?

One of the most known documentary on genetically modified food is Panacea or Poison. Another film that is more of an "internet sensation" than an actual film is "Controlling Our Food".


What caused genetically modified foods to happen?

Genetically modified foods happened because man discovered that a gene could be removed from one species and forced into the cells of another species to bring about a desired trait in the host, or that a gene could be removed from an organism, modified in some way, and inserted back into the same organism. In the most common genetically modified foods today (2015), the desired trait is either resistance to a herbicide or to produce an insecticide in the plant itself, although there are some other, less common traits produced through genetic modification.


What are some of the opinion people have about genetically modified food?

Some people believe GMO foods are equivalent to non-GMO foods and are safe to eat. Others question if either is true.


Can genetically modified food cause mutations?

There are some who say they don't and that science proves it, but others claim there is evidence that GMO foods cause health problems, though not necessarily mutations, to humans.


What does the term GM products mean?

GM = Genetically Modified. It means that the genes of the species have been modified, usually by introducing a gene from some other species.GM = Genetically Modified. It means that the genes of the species have been modified, usually by introducing a gene from some other species.GM = Genetically Modified. It means that the genes of the species have been modified, usually by introducing a gene from some other species.GM = Genetically Modified. It means that the genes of the species have been modified, usually by introducing a gene from some other species.


Why do people prefer to eat foods that are not genetically engineered?

Some people prefer non-genetically engineered foods due to concerns about potential health risks, environmental impacts, or ethical considerations associated with genetic engineering. Others may prefer the taste or nutritional qualities of foods that are not genetically modified.