Genetically Modified Organisms

What is it?

• Called GMO's
• Plants or animals that have different DNA inserted.
• This DNA can be from, Viruses, Bacteria,
• Or other animals.
• They cannot occur in natures.

GMO facts

• GMO's make up to 70-80% of processed foods
• GMO's aren't labeled as such
• Genetically modified seeds travel to other farms
• That contaminates there plants
• GMO's are engineered for herbicide tolerance

Pros, and Cons

• Risks- Introduces allergens and toxins to food 
• Risks- Antibiotic resistance
• Benefits- Increased food supply
• Benefits- Drought tolerance in crops

Careers

• GMO detection services

Citations

• "GMO Facts." Non-GMO Project. Non GMO Project, 2014. Web. 6 Nov. 2014. .