GMO: Science, Health, and Politics Flashcards
It has been with human society since selective breeding was introduced to humankind and when animals were Domesticated.
Genetic Engineering
Coined the Genetic Engineering, the author of the science fiction novel Dragon Island.
Jack Williamsen
Created in 1973, there are ongoing researches on GMOs such as using GMO male mosquitoes as pest control over female mosquitoes who carry Zika virus.
Antibiotic-resistant E. coil bacteria
The term used for an organism created through genetic engineering.
Organism, either plant, animal, or microorganism, in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination.
Genetically Modified Organisms
Genetically Modified Plants to resist certain pests.
Pest Resistance
Genetically Modified Plants to resist certain viruses.
Virus Resistance
Genetically Modified Plants to tolerate herbicide.
Herbicide Tolerance
Genetically Modified Plants fortified with certain minerals.
Fortification
Genetically Modified Plants to resist natural discoloration.
Cosmetic Preservation
GMO that has higher yield in growth than normal species.
Increase Growth Rate
GMOs in Food and Agriculture Industries
Pest Resistance
Virus Resistance
Herbicide Tolerance
Fortification
Cosmetic Preservation
Increase Growth Rate
GMOs, are seen in modified color and extended vase life of flowers.
Flower Production
Modified characteristics of trees for higher yield of
Paper Production
Modified plants to produced pharmaceutical product.
Pharmaceutical Production
Use modified plants that can assist in the bioremediation of polluted site.
Bioremediation
Use of modified microorganisms that can produce enzymes for food processing and medicines.
Enzyme and Drug Production
Genetic engineering is playing a significant role from diagnosis to treatment of human-dreaded diseases. It helps in the production of drugs, gene therapy and laboratory researches.
GMOs in the Medical Field
GMOs in Non-Food Crops and Microorganisms
Flower Production
Paper Production
Pharmaceutical Production
Bioremediation
Enzyme and Drug Production
GMOs in the Medical Field
Benefits of GMOs
-Higher efficiency in farming
- Increase in harvest
- Control in fertility
- Increase in food processing
- Improvement of desirable characteristics
- Nutritional and pharmaceutical enhancement
- Reduce the use of fertilizer and pesticides
Human consumption of GMOs might have the following effects:
More allergic reactions
Gene mutation
Antibiotic resistance
Nutritional value
Potential Environmental Risks caused by GMOs
- Risk in Gene Flow
- Emergence of New Forms of Resistance and Secondary Pests and Weed Problems
- Recombination of Virus and Bacteria to Produce New Pathogens
Potential Human Health Risks caused by GMOs
- May cause disruption of the natural communities
- Unexpected behavior of the GMOs in the environment
- Harmful effects to ecosystem
Indirect environmental risks are:
- Negative impacts to evolution of insects, pests, and weeds
- Impacts the biodiversity
- Varied environmental impacts
Potential Human Health Risks caused by GMOs
- Adverse effects since it is not naturally or organically produced
- Alter the balance of existing microorganisms
- Toxins may be detrimental to human health
- Allergens may have adverse effects
- Human Genome Project (HGP)
- Mutation of genetically engineered microorganisms
- Cloning
