What is a GMO? | Organics Vs. Genetically Modified | How do GMOs work ? | GMO's vs. The Human Body |
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What is the G In GMO stand for?
Genetically
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What is the percentage of GMO's found in packaged food in the U.S.?
80%
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Are there different ways of moving genes to produce desirable traits ?
Yes
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What are animals that are tested considering their close genetic makeup?
Mice
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What is the M in GMO stand for?
Modified
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How do they make McDonald's burgers?
They process them through a machine.
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What happens when purposely moved to improve or change another organism in a laboratory
The result is a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
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What is the only case where GMO's are considered safe?
Upon animal testing
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What is the O in GMO stand for?
Organism
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How do you make organic foods?
Growing carrot and cleaning it off by hands and/or eating it raw or cooking
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What is another name for transfer of genes
Transgenic
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How does horizontal DNA transfer of GMO's happen?
Through consumption
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Name 3 foods that is genetically modified?
Corn, Soy Bean, Chicken, Canola, Apple, Sugar Beets
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Are organic foods processed or grown by hand?
Grown by hand.
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Are GMO foods bad for you?
Yes
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How is Genetically Modified DNA linked to cancer?
Through invasion of the bloodstream
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Define GMO
Organism that has had DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering
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How do chicken become stronger and bigger?
Steroids.
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Can you develop cancer from GMOs ?
YES
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Genetically Modified corn did what for mice?
Decreased Offspring & Sig. lower litter weight
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