Friday, August 7, 2015

14. Genetically Modified Organism

        Rice is a common example of genetically modified organisms. A genetically modified organism, or GMO, is an organism whose genetic material has been purposely altered by man using genetic engineering to improve or obtain desired results in the organism. These results are alterations that would occur if following natural reproduction patterns. Many foods such as rice are now being genetically modified to resist certain strains of disease so that during the farming process, it is easier to produce. However studies have shown adverse effects of consuming GMO products.

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