Genetically Modified Foods Flashcards
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What are GM foods
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Foods produced from plants or animals that have had their genetic information changed
2
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What does genetically modifying food do
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Gives better insect/pest/disease resistance
Increases storage life
Resistance to low rainfall
Faster growth
3
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What is golden rice
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A GM food with large amounts of vitamin A
4
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Benefits of GM foods
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Produced in large amounts
Need less pesticides/herbicides and people to work on them (cheaper overall)
Extended shelf life
Can survive poor weather conditions like drought
Can be developed with more nutrients
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Problems of GM foods
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Pollen could mix with wild species
Could affect habitats
Some are modified using bacteria and viruses - causes a fear of new diseases
Increases pesticide use as insects gain resistance to it
