OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY
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increasing the food supply
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using more pesticides
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producing clones
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studying human genes
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tastier food. Disease-and drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (such as water and fertilizer) Less use of pesticides. Increased supply of food with reduced cost and longer shelf life.
Detailed explanation-2: -Transgenesis allows improvement of nutrients in animal products, including their quantity, the quality of the whole food, and specific nutritional composition. Transgenic technology could provide a means of transferring or increasing nutritionally beneficial traits.
Detailed explanation-3: -GMO foods are designed to be healthier and cheaper to produce. Advantages of GMO foods include added nutrients, fewer pesticides, and cheaper prices. Disadvantages of GMO foods can be allergic reactions or increased antibiotic resistance.