BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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“If I use GMO corn, am I able to plant them earlier in the year and grow them later into the year because they are more resistant to colder temperatures?”
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“Will I be able to increase the amount of corn I grow due to each plant producing more?”
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“Will I be able to sell my corn for a higher price to earn a higher profit because it is a GMO corn?”
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“Will I be able to use less insecticides because the corn will be more insect resistant?”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some benefits of genetic engineering in agriculture are increased crop yields, reduced costs for food or drug production, reduced need for pesticides, enhanced nutrient composition and food quality, resistance to pests and disease, greater food security, and medical benefits to the world’s growing population.
Detailed explanation-2: -A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
Detailed explanation-3: -For example, genetic engineering may involve adding a gene from one species to an organism from a different species to produce a desired trait. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the production of cancer therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more.
Detailed explanation-4: -Genetic engineering is a common practice in United States agriculture, allowing scientists to create organisms (primarily new crop varieties) with desired characteristics like disease or pest resistance and herbicide tolerance.