1.5 Flashcards
1
Q
What are genetically modified foods?
A
Foods that have undergone alterations to their DNA
2
Q
How can DNA be altered?
A
- Artificial Selection (ex seedless grapes, broccoflower)
- Use of a vector (ex Golden Rice, RoundUp Ready Soil)
3
Q
Describe the process of gene modification of foods using a vector
A
- Cut our desired gene from organism with the trait
- Incorporate gene into a vector (plasmid)
- Grow the target organism with the vector
- Gene is now incorporated in the target organisms DNA
4
Q
Genes do not change our ___
A
DNA
5
Q
GMFs have been thoroughly tested and confirmed to be healthy, but what other concerns remain?
A
Biodiversity due to reliance, allergic potential, ethics, etc.
6
Q
Why would foods be genetically modified?
A
Improve growth, resilience, nutrition