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Genetically Modified Food

This document discusses genetically modified foods and their production methods. It provides examples of typical genetically modified foods like corn, soybeans, and potatoes. It then outlines the 5 main steps to produce genetically modified foods: 1) DNA extraction, 2) gene cloning, 3) gene design, 4) transformation/gene insertion, and 5) backcross breeding. Some benefits listed are increased resistance to pests and disease, more nutrition, and ability to produce more food. The document also notes that over 80% of food in the US is genetically modified and includes vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, dairy and animal products. It begins to discuss impact on health but does not provide details.

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Genetically Modified Food

This document discusses genetically modified foods and their production methods. It provides examples of typical genetically modified foods like corn, soybeans, and potatoes. It then outlines the 5 main steps to produce genetically modified foods: 1) DNA extraction, 2) gene cloning, 3) gene design, 4) transformation/gene insertion, and 5) backcross breeding. Some benefits listed are increased resistance to pests and disease, more nutrition, and ability to produce more food. The document also notes that over 80% of food in the US is genetically modified and includes vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, dairy and animal products. It begins to discuss impact on health but does not provide details.

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Genetically modified (GM)

foods
foods produced from organisms that have had specific changes
introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering

Typical Genetically Modified


Foods
Corn
Soybean
Sugar Beets
Potatoes
Tomatoes
Oils
Golden Rice
Salmon

Methods of Production
Step 1: DNA Extraction
~

A sample of an organism
containing the gene of
interest is taken through
a series of steps to
remove the DNA.

Step 2 : Gene Cloning


~

the single gene of


interest is seperated from
the rest of the genes
extracted and make
thousands of copies of it.

Methods of Production
Step 3 : Gene Design
~ done by cutting the gene
apart with enzymes and
replacing gene regions that
have been seperated

Step 4 : Transformation /
Gene insertion.

~ The new gene is inserted


into some of the cells.
Transformed plant cells are
then regenerated into
transgenic plants.

Methods of Production
Step 5 : Backcross Breeding
~ Transgenic plants are
crossed with elite breeding
lines using traditional plant
breeding methods to
combine the desired traits
of elite parents and the
transgene into a single line.

Better
overall
quality
and
taste.
allow farmer to
skip steps in
the production
process, like
spraying
herbicides and
pesticides,
because the
crops are
already
resistant
Spend
less
money
producin
g more
food.

contain
addition
al
vitamins
and
minerals

More
resistant
to
disease

Increas
e the
food
supply

good for
the
environme
nt

More
nutritio
n
benefit
s

Impact of Genetically
Modified Food On Food
Supply And Health

Impact on Food Supply


In the US alone, over 80% of food is
Genetically modified.

Others include:
Vegetables and fruits
Grains(rice, corn and wheat)
Legumes(soybeans and soy products)
Dairy products(eggs)
Animal products(meat,chicken)
Additives and ingredients(tomato sauce,
ice cream,margarine and peanut)

Impact on Health

Impact on Health

3.Nutritional Value Decreased

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