OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Guaranteed micro-organism
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Gigantic money organization
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Genetically modified organism
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.
Detailed explanation-2: -GM stands for “genetically modified”. An organism, such as a plant, animal or bacterium, is considered genetically modified if its genetic material has been altered through any method, including conventional breeding. A “GMO” is a genetically modified organism.
Detailed explanation-3: -For example, cornstarch can be made with GMO corn and sugar can be made with GMO sugar beets. Corn: Corn is the most commonly grown crop in the United States, and most of it is GMO. Most GMO corn is created to resist insect pests or tolerate herbicides.