Category: Genetics

Genetically Modified Crops: Impact on Human Health Table of Contents Introduction Background Health Impacts of GM Crops Conclusion References Introduction Genetically modified (GM) crops are increasingly shaping the agricultural sector. However, in the past few years, much attention has been on understanding the importance and the side effects of GM crops. In fact, majority of…

Genetically Modified Organisms Solution to Global Hunger Formal Analysis P1: Hunger persists in the 21st century. P2: Traditional farming models are not bringing out solutions. P3: The world must embrace technology to produce sufficient food. C: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are the solution to persistent hunger. Global Hunger is Persistent First, I would like to…

Detection of Genetically Modified Products Today, people are becoming more concerned about the need to protect themselves from the effects of harmful factors and to buy quality food. The U.S. government has decided to expand expenditures on food quality and safety control programs significantly. Therefore, a federal law was passed to label GMO products in…

GMO: Some Peculiarities and Associated Concerns Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Genetically modified organisms are also known as GMOs, genetically engineered, or genetically modified food and have been discussed for several decades. Some people stress that genetically engineered crops can help humanity to address famines or the lack of food in some…

Genetic Modifications: Advantages and Disadvantages Genetic modifications of fruits and vegetables played an important role in the improvement process of crops. The enhancements were made in regard to disease resistance, yields, eating quality, shelf life, and nutritional composition. Genetic engineering is used where a crop had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally…

GMO Use in Brazil and Other Countries Introduction As the world entered the 21st century, humanity faced issues that were deemed of utmost importance since thy concerned future survival of the race. Overpopulation and availability of food formed the greatest percentage of the issues in the millennium goals. Food systems particularly what humans have to…