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Is corn improvements genetically or naturally?
Corn improvements can be achieved through both genetic modifications, where specific genes are inserted into the plant to confer desired traits, and through traditional breeding methods, where plants with desirable characteristics are crossbred to produce improved varieties. Both approaches can result in corn varieties with increased yield, disease resistance, and nutritional quality.
What is the importance of transgenic organisms?
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques, generally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. This DNA is then transferred into an organism, giving it modified or novel genes. Transgenic organisms, a subset of GMOs, are organisms which have inserted DNA that originated in a different species
What are the disadvantages of packaging meat with carbon monoxide?
Packaging meat with carbon monoxide can mask the natural color changes that indicate spoilage, leading consumers to mistakenly believe the meat is fresher than it is. This can result in consumers consuming spoiled meat, which can lead to foodborne illnesses. Additionally, some argue that the practice of using carbon monoxide to maintain the bright red color of meat can mislead consumers and compromise transparency in the food industry.
What does Eurosceptic mean?
A Eurosceptic is someone who does not believe that it is advantageous for Britain to belong to the European Union, or who at least has doubts about it. Many Conservative MPs are Eurosceptics, but there are many who are not as well.
What level do humans occupy on an ecological pyramid?
Humans occupy the highest trophic level in an ecological pyramid, known as the tertiary consumers. This means they are at the top of the food chain and primarily feed on organisms from lower trophic levels.
What is one risk that you can attribute to genetically modified food?
One risk of genetically engineered food is that foods produced from crops that have been engineered to produce a substance that kills insects could have negative health effects on people. Though some believe that is not a possibility, others believe is it not only possible, but probable.
Difference between an engineered fill and a non-engineered fill material?
Engineered fill is soil or crushed stone that is compacted and used as fill. Engineered fill has much to do with the placement and compaction of the material you are using and not just the material itself.
Are pointed turtles consumers?
Yes, I believe they are.
Why do you genetically alter food?
There are different thoughts about that, especially since a large percentage of consumers do not want to eat GMO foods, but it is not known what is making the government support these foods. Some believe it is corporate influence and others think there is actually a dark agenda behind it.
What is one of the problems with improving the food supply by genetically engineering better crops?
Some crops are genetically engineered to resist certain herbicides, which means the herbicides they are engineered to be resistant to can withstand having the herbicide sprayed directly on the crop. A known problem with these crops is that after a number of years, more herbicide is needed to control weeds. Because of this, more herbicides are sprayed on the crops and end up in foods. The safe limit for glyphosate (Round-up) in foods has been raised by the EPA in the United States and the use of Glyposate on crops has doubled in the years since Glyphosate resistant crops have been commercially grown. Other crops are genetically engineered to produce an insecticide in the plant itself. Though the insecticide is suppose to target certain insects, two concerns are that non-targeted insects are being killed and people's and animal's health may be affected when those crops are eaten. Generally, some believe horizontal transfer of the engineered genes in the crops may occur. Another problem that has occurred is weeds have developed resistance to the herbicides crops have been engineered to resist. The absence of long-term studies concerns others, making some feel that they are the long-term study.
Do you believe food should be labeled if it contain genetically modified ingredients?
yes it should
Why do some people think that eating genetically modified food is dangerous?
People have different reasons, but some examples of them are:They do not trust the studies and/or believe many were influenced in some way by the biotech companies who engineered the plants.They believe biotech companies, especially Monsanto, have had too much influence on the government and government regulatory agencies, especially since there has been a "revolving door between the government and Monsanto in respect of Monsanto/government employees.Most studies have been short-term studies and all known long-term studies done on animals have shown health issues, though they have been debunked by large groups of scientists and governments.Reports that more, not less herbicides are being used on GMO crops that have been engineered to withstand Round-up being sprayed directly on the crop itself.Reports that Bt varieties that are engineered to produce a substance that kills insects in the plant itself when they are eaten having adverse health effects on humans, killing non-targeted insects, etc.Lack of any long-term scientific studies on humansSome believe genetically engineered foods have been developed for a "dark" agenda (population control)They do not believe that anything positive is accomplished through genetic engineering that has not/could not be accomplished through traditional breeding.
Should genetically modified organisms require labels?
A large percentage of consumers believe GMO foods should be labeled. Most are not aware that some pharmaceutical medicines are produced from GMOs or that cross-pollination has resulted in organic and non-GMO foods often having a small percentage of GMOs.
Are cownose rays tertiary consumers?
I believe it is a consumer, so yes.
Where's the ipods factories located?
China, I believe. Apple puts a tag on their products that say "Engineered in USA. Made in China".
How advertising influences consumers negatively?
One way that advertising influences consumers negatively, is to make one believe they need something that they don't. Advertising can also make consumers feel badly about themselves.
How did the European Rabbit get to Chilliwack?
I believe the took a boat.
