Genetic Modified Food

Question 1

Genetically Modified Food

Answer 1

1) Involves the insertion of DNA from one organism into another
2) OR Modification of an organism’s DNA in order to achieve a desired trait

Question 2

Selective breeding vs GM

Answer 2

1) Selective Breeding
- Slow
- Imprecise
- Modification of genes that are NATURALLY occur in the organism

2) GM
- Very fast
- Precise
- Can introduce genes into an organism that would not naturally occur

Question 3

Genetic Modified Organism

Answer 3

1) An organism whose genetic material has been altered by mean of genetic engineering

2) The direct manipulation of an organism’s genome using biotechnology

Question 4

Type of genetic manipulation

Answer 4

1) Transgenic
2) Cisgenic/Intragenic
3) Subgenic

Question 5

Transgenic

Answer 5

a gene is moved from one non-closely related species to another

Question 6

Cisgenic/intragenic

Answer 6

a gene is moved within the same species or a closely related species.

Question 7

Subgenic

Answer 7

a gene is edited to amplify, delete, insert, silence, or repress the gene.

Question 8

Benefits of GMO

Answer 8

1) Can save money & promote higher profits
2) Longer shelf life = Less waste
3) Improved nutrients
4) Improved resistance to disease or illness
4) New products

Question 9

Controversies

Answer 9

1) Safety is the major issue = Might pose health risk

2) Effect on ecosystems