EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN FOOD SCIENCE
GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS
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Question
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GMO stands for ____
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Genetically Modified Organism
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Genetically Made Organism
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Generically Made Organ
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Generically Modified Organism
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. For thousands of years, humans have used breeding methods to modify organisms. Corn, cattle, and even dogs have been selectively bred over generations to have certain desired traits.
Detailed explanation-2: -GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The new term for foods created with a boost from science is “bioengineered."
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