Arooj Attique's presentation discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The key points are: 1) GMOs are plants, animals, or microorganisms that have been genetically altered in a lab through gene splicing to take on new traits like growing faster or resisting pests. Common GMO crops include insect-resistant cotton and herbicide-tolerant soybeans. 2) The process of injecting genes into an organism's DNA damages its genetic makeup in unpredictable ways. Critics argue this poses risks to health and the environment. 3) Proponents of GMOs aim to increase yields and profits by making crops grow faster, last longer, and survive harsher conditions. However, opponents claim G

1. PRESENTATION BY: AROOJ ATTIQUE
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2. GMO
GENETICALLY MODIFIED
ORGANISM
GMO stands for "genetically modified organism," and it can refer to a plant, animal, or
microorganism that has been genetically changed in a lab through the gene splicing
techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). Different
species are crossed to produce animals and plants not found in nature, so they take
on new traits meant to make them grow faster, resist insects and weed killers, and
stay fresh longer. Insect-protected cotton and herbicide-tolerant soybeans are two
examples.

3. ARE GMO’S SAFE?
This process of taking genes and injecting them into the DNA of plants is NOT the
same as cross-breeding plants to make a new variation of a crop (e.g. – pluots, a
blend of plums and apricots). The process of genetically modifying organisms
actually damages the genetic makeup of the plant. The outcome of how these genes
reattach are unpredictable.

4. WHY DO GMO’S EXIST?
There are many reasons WHY this started, but here are a
few to remember:
1) To grow crops faster than they do in normal
conditions.
2) To extend shelf life.
3) To increase the chance of a plant’s survival due to
weather conditions or insects.
4) To grow a plant fatter or bigger than normal.
5) Bottom line – yield more to make more money.

5. WHAT ELSE IS WRONG WITH
GMO’S?
GMO foods do the complete opposite
of what we want food to do for us
and our environment. GMO foods
have been shown to be less
nutritious, increase food allergies
(like gluten, dairy, and nuts), cause a
collapse in pollinating honey bees,
increase our risk for cancer and
other diseases, and the pesticides
used to control GMO crops damage
our soil! Although many will argue
that this all has not been proven.
(Ultimately, YOU can decide
whether or not you think these foods
are “safe” to serve you and your
“honey(s)”

6. WHAT ARE THE MOST GENETICALLY
MODIFIED ORGANISMS TO BE AWARE
OF?
Alfalfa
Soybeans
Corn
Rapeseed (canola oil)
Sugar beets
Cotton
Dairy
Sugar
Papayas
Rice
Potatoes
Tomatoes

7. HOW DO I FIND NON-GMO FOODS?
Until all states make labeling a law, the Non-GMO Project is one
company determined to make it easy for consumers to find products
made with non-GMO ingredients. Check out this list of brands and
products that have been non-GMO certified, or look for the logos
below when shopping.