OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
EVOLUTION
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to ensure that genetically modified organisms do not pose a threat to humans
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to observe the effect that genetically modified organisms have on crops
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to monitor the destruction of crops by genetically modified organisms
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to understand how food products are manufactured
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ensuring GMOs are safe FDA works with EPA and USDA to ensure that GMOs are safe for people and for the environment. These agencies also monitor the impact of GMOs on the environment.
Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ensure that GMOs are safe for human, plant, and animal health. These agencies also monitor the impact of GMOs on the environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most of the GMO crops grown today were developed to help farmers prevent crop and food loss and control weeds. The three most common traits found in GMO crops are: Resistance to certain damaging insects. Tolerance of certain herbicides used to control weeds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Biodiversity. Toxic Crops, Toxic Land. Corporate Control. Threat to Small-Scale Farmers. Food Culture. Health and Safety. Little is understood yet about the health effects of GMOs, but recent studies have shown animals fed with GM-containing feed can develop health problems. Hunger.