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- 2. Genetically Modified Organisms •The alteration of some or all parts of living organisms • The living organisms include: plants, animals, and microorganisms • Scientific techniques and tools are used for modification • Biotechnology is the use of either organisms or biological process to modify various products
- 3. TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS •Genetic engineering- the process of adding new DNA to an organism to modify genetic structure • Molecular markers/Gene markers- the DNA sequence in the genome which allows identification and location of DNA in modified organisms. The genome is the organism’s set of DNA • Molecular diagnosis- techniques used to analyze the biological markers • Vaccines- used as a preventative inoculation to prevent the acquiring or spreading of a particular disease
- 4. TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS •Tissue culture- parts of animals or plants which are placed in glassware or test tubes to grow • Fermentation- process of using microbes to convert substances into other compound substances • Biopharming- the production of pharmaceuticals in domestic animals and plants (USDA) • Cross-pollination- process of fertilizing a plant with the pollen from a different plant (USDA)
- 5. TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS •Bt/Bacillus thuringiensis- the use of soil bacterium to produce toxins which kills some insects and pests (USDA) • ELISA/Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay- a techniques which detects certain proteins with the use of antibodies (USDA) • Plant breeding- using the process of cross-pollination on certain plants to create various new plants with certain traits/characteristics (USDA) • Selective breeding- the process of crossing/mating organisms to create an offspring with a particular characteristic
- 6. RISKS • Possibility ofbeing toxic (Schlenker & Roth, 2011) • Possibility of causing an allergic reaction (Schlenker & Roth, 2011) • Could harm the environment by impacting insects, birds, mammals, waters, etc. (Schlenker & Roth, 2011) • The possibility of unknown health concerns for humans • Possible destruction of the natural ecosystems • Food companies conduct their own tests not the FDA
- 7. RISKS • Ethnical concerns-man playing God by manipulation and/or modifying organisms, plants, and animals • Possibility of new diseases being introduced into the community • All foods/produce are not labeled to inform the consumers of genetically modified foods • Genetically modified foods could cause abnormal conditions/problems for those suffering from chronic illness • (Creative commons, 2017)
- 8. BENEFITS • Resistance tocertain diseases and insects (Schlenker & Roth, 2011) • A stronger tolerance to certain weather conditions (drought, cold, etc.) • Opportunity to increase the nutritional value of certain foods (Schlenker & Roth, 2011) • More production of crops • More food to feed the hungry and decrease hunger/starvation • Certain foods last longer than normal
- 9. BENEFITS • More cropsare produced • Plants are resistant to herbicides which kill weeds (USDA, 2008) • Higher level of tolerance to various environmental issues (droughts, extreme cold, etc.) • Resistance to pests/insects (USDA) • Could make certain foods more nutritious with the addition of minerals and vitamins to the foods • Food/crops last longer (USDA)
- 10. BENEFITS • Increased revenuefor farmers internationally (Creative commons, 2017)
- 11. Benefits • Some GMOfoods taste better • Possibility of growing more food in a small area • Ecologically- possibility of better waste management • Environmentally friendly
- 12. REFERENCES • U.S. Departmentof Agriculture. Biotechnology Frequently Asked Question (FAQs). Retrieved from U.S. Department of Agriculture: https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechnology-frequently- asked-question-faqs • Schlenker, E.D., Roth, S.L. (2011). Williams’ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 10th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.