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This document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and agriculture. It defines genetic engineering as the deliberate modification of an organism's characteristics by manipulating its genetic material. GMOs are organisms created through genetic engineering. The document outlines several ways GMOs are used - to increase pest and virus resistance, increase herbicide tolerance, fortify plants with minerals, increase growth rates, and more. GMOs are also used in non-food crops for things like flower production, paper production, pharmaceutical production, bioremediation, and enzyme/drug production. The benefits of GMOs include higher farming efficiency, increased harvests, fertility control, increased food processing, improved traits, and nutritional/pharmaceutical enhancements. Potential risks include

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Gmo

This document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and agriculture. It defines genetic engineering as the deliberate modification of an organism's characteristics by manipulating its genetic material. GMOs are organisms created through genetic engineering. The document outlines several ways GMOs are used - to increase pest and virus resistance, increase herbicide tolerance, fortify plants with minerals, increase growth rates, and more. GMOs are also used in non-food crops for things like flower production, paper production, pharmaceutical production, bioremediation, and enzyme/drug production. The benefits of GMOs include higher farming efficiency, increased harvests, fertility control, increased food processing, improved traits, and nutritional/pharmaceutical enhancements. Potential risks include

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Science and

Technology Structural
Areas
A. Food and Agriculture
Genetically Modified Organisms:
Science, Health, and Politics

Genetic engineering- the deliberate modification of the


characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic
material.
Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)
- Is the term used for an organism created through genetic
engineering.
GMOs in Food and Agricultural Industries
1. Pest resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain
pests.
2. Virus resistance- genetically modified plants to resist certain
viruses.
3. Herbicide tolerance- genetically modified plants to tolerate
herbicide.

4. Fortification- genetically modified plants fortified with certain


minerals.

5. Cosmetic preservation- genetically modified plants resist


natural discoloration.
6. Increase growth rate- a genetically modified organism that
has higher yield in growth than normal species.
GMOs in Non-Food Crops and Microorganisms

1. Flower production- GMOs in flower production are seen in


modified color extended vase life of flowers.

2. Paper production- modified characteristics of trees for higher yield


of paper production.
3. Pharmaceutical productions- modified plants
products.
4. Bioremediation- use of modified plants that to produce
pharmaceutical products.

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5. Enzyme and drug production- use of modified microorganisms
that can produce enzymes for food processing and medicines.

6. GMOs in the medical field- genetic engineering is playing a


significant role from diagnosis to treatment of human-dreaded
diseases.
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
Potential Risks of GMOs
 Allergic reactions

 Gene mutation

Antibiotic resistance

Nutritional Value
Evaluation (Individual)

Direction: Write A if you agree with the statement and write D if you disagree with
what has been mentioned then provide an explanation for each.

1.Use of genetically modified milk from animals for human baby consumption.

2. Economic concerns over moral issues on GM food and food products.


GROUP ACTIVITY

PRO ANTI-

GMOs
By Group

CRITERIA:
• Team work- 25%
• Discipline- 15%
• Content- 30%
• Delivery- 30%
100%
Assignment:

Read in advance about the Benefits and Concerns of Using


Nanotechnology.
REFERENCES:
Book(s):
Serafica, Janice Patria Javier, Pawilen, Greg
Tabios, Caslib, Bernardo, Alata, Eden Joy;
Science, Technology, and Society 1st Ed.

Online:
http://www.science/technology/and/society.
com
http://www.genetic/engineering.com
http://www.genetically/modified/organisms

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