Genetic Modification Flashcards
process of GM
Involves altering the genetic material of organisms to introduce specific traits or characteristics. Is used to enhance food production but must be rigorously tested.
Cross breeding
Where 2 organisms with desirable traits breed to hopefully have offspring that have that trait.
benefits of GM
improved yield
improved nutrition
resistance to environmental conditions
improved sensory properties
lower commoditiy prices for consumers
improved yield
more food is good
improved nutrition
better for you is good
resistance to environmental conditions
can withstand hasher conditions means less dies
improved sensory properties
can be more appealing
lower commodity prices for consumers
can be cheaper than normal
risks of GM
impact on health
impact on environment
antibiotic resistance
impact on health
may be long term side effects were unaware of
impact on environment
environment can suffer from a monoculture
antibiotic resistance
antibiotics are used as markers in the production process so there may be resistance building
FSANZ code for GM
mandatory pre-market tests
check for
nutritional content
toxicity
tendency to provoke allergic reactions
stability of gene inserted
any nutritional change
any unintended side effects
only approved if is as safe and nutrtious as its non GM counterpart
mandatory labelling requirements
means there are labels staing GM foods legalling obligated
