GMO
by cash, hailee, & madi
What is genetic engineering?
genetic engineering is the delibrate modifacation of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
Pros:
1) if it is in food like potatoes, soybeans, and tomatoes they have better flavor, growth rate & nutrition.
2) they can make pest-resistant crops & it can last longer
3) genetic alteration to supply new foods
Cons:
1)It may hamper nutritional values.
2)It could cause genetic problems.
3)Unfavorable to genetic diversity.
example of gmo food
there is golden rice now! it is rice mixed with corn and carrots