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Benefits and Risks Associated with Genetically Modified Food Products

1. In your own words, explain what a GMO is.

a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using
high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism.

2. What kinds of things are now genetically modified? List at least 3.

potatoes, summer squash, apples

3. List at least 3 benefits of GM foods and animals.

added nutrients, fewer pesticides, and cheaper prices

4. List at least 3 risks of GM foods and animals.

arthritic, partially blind and infertile

5. This question is your opinion… which option do you think is riskier, eating non-GM food or GM food?

i think they are both the same risk there is not much risk but still can be risky