Genes are complex chemical units contained within chromosomes. ... There are other, more modern methods of moving genes artificially such as electro- and chemical poration, microinjection and biobalistics. ... Other modern ways of transferring genes are Chemical and Electroporation. ... In Chemical Poration, the cells are bathed in solutions of special chemicals. ... It has been said that all genetically engineered foods are toxic and that all genetically engineered organisms proliferate the environment but this is not true. ...

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Genetically engineered foods are all around us, yet many people don't realize it. ... Biological pollution is a serious consequence, because "while chemical toxins may be cleaned up, genetic engineering truly gives pollution a life of its own" (Environmental Hazards 1). Genetically engineered foods can also affect the environment through chemical dependence. ... This contradicts the benefit that genetic engineering will decrease the use of such chemicals. ... In this case, the crops are modified to be protected against the herbicides and pesticides, therefore actually increasing the ...

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Critical Thinking For assignment number two, we were to read the article titled, "Should consumers be concerned about bio-engineered crops?" ... A third argument is that genetically engineered genes could exert "pleiotropic," or unintended, effects. The fourth argument in this article supporting the claim is, genetic engineering represents the latest phase in the relentless industrialization of agriculture that has degraded our farmlands and environment and laced our foods with toxic chemicals. ... Another argument is Aventis CropScience campaign to convince Americans that genetically ...

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The consequence of GMO's is the increased use of chemicals. ... Seventy percent of the GMO crops growing in the U.S. are engineered to withstand high doses of toxic weed killers. ... Because of the Food and Drug Administration's failure to require the labeling of genetically engineered food, avoiding these life threatening goods is difficult to do. ... Genetically engineered organisms also bear the risk of escape or are those that are released from the laboratory could create an ecological disaster. ... (Turpen, 2009,par.1) A study led by Doug Gurian-Sherman who is a lead scientist...

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Unlike chemical or nuclear contamination, genetic pollution is perpetual. ... There is no way of stopping genetically engineered plants from breeding with wild plants and contaminating them with foreign DNA strains. Pollen from genetically engineered crops can be transferred to cultivated and wild plants up to a mile away. ... This practice would be prevented with genetically engineered crops under the terms of a license. ... Biotechnology will concentrate power into the hands of a select few, which in turn will enhance farmers' dependence and force them to pay inflated prices for seed-ch...

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You are sure that you are not allergic to potatoes and soybean; but have you ever thought about the edibles were mutated genetically with nuts and some insect repellent v/s food and chemical that you are allergic of? ... For instance, in order to minimize problems bring about by pests, some crops, like corns, were modified genetically to produce a chemical that is similar to the pesticide within the cells. ... With this lack of acquaintance, consumers have a potential to purchase edibles containing allergens and chemicals that they are susceptible to, and this can lead to fatalities....

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An example of a genetically engineered plant is Bt-corn.  ... Green biotechnology has been used is genetically engineer plants to create medicines and vaccinations. Golden rice has been genetically engineered with certain proteins that help prevent blindness. ... Genetically engineered plants can preserve them to grow more crops to give to people. ... Scientist is creating ways of bioengineering and chemical engineering a virus's life cycle in the patients favor. ...

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The BBC News explains that this microbe, nicknamed the " first genetic engineer", has the ability to insert sections of DNA into plants. The bacterium naturally does this to force the plants to produce the particular chemicals it needs to survive. ... Corn and soybeans have been engineered to contain altered levels of nutrients. ... Tomatoes, peas, peppers, and some fruits are now being engineered to improve processing and extend their shelf life (McLean). ... Farmers typically use tons of chemical pesticides annually. ...

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You then stimulate the reconstructed egg electrically or chemically and try to make it start to divide and become an embryo. ... (Eibert Most of the arguments of genetic engineering are related to genetically engineered humans (clones) and the genetically engineered agriculture. ... When a food product is genetically engineered the chemical structure and composition of the plant is changed. ... Just as the livestock is bigger what is to prevent human beings from having changes in their physical or chemical makeup. ...

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With genetically engineered crops farmers are able to use fewer inputs, and receive a greater yield. ... In 1994, American's saw the first genetically engineered food in grocery stores. ... The all natural products avoid using hormones, pesticides, genetic engineering, and other unnatural chemicals. ... Corn was the first genetically engineered plant with the Bt-toxin, registered with the EPA in 1995. ... Due to the fact that genetically engineered foods have only been around since 1994, it cannot be certain if it is or is not harmful to the environment. ...

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There are many undeniable reasons why genetically engineered foods should be labelled. ... Labelling will also assist people who have religious or other ethical problems with GM foods, for example vegetarians may not want to eat a tomato which has been engineered to include flounder genes, but with the current lack of labelling they have no way of knowing if they are eating hidden animal products. ... Many genetically modified crops such as potatoes and corn have been engineered to produce toxins against pests that eat their leaves and stems, however these poisons may also be killing off the...

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They are chemical instructions for building and maintaining life. ... Growing GM foods like the B.t. corn can help eliminate chemical pesticides. ... Plants can be genetically engineered to be resistant to herbicides and this would prevent environmental damage by reducing the amount of weed killer needed. ... Lastly, environmentalists are concerned that plants engineered for herbicide tolerance and weeds will cross breed, transferring the herbicide resistance genes from the cops into the weeds. ...

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"A health warning was sounded last night over the dangers of eating Soya after two senior American government scientists revealed that chemicals in the product could increase the risk of breast cancer in women, brain damage in men and abnormalities in infants."" ... Doerge said: 'They are exposing their children to chemicals which we know have adverse effects in animals. ... " foods produced without synthetic chemicals -- a $7.8 billion market that is increasing at eight times the rate of the packaged food business as a whole."" ... "Current agricultural storage, handling and ...

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There are many important issues, which face the world today, issues like war, gun control, censorship, and even genetically engineered food. ... Advancements in this field have engineered new species of crops resistant to environmental stresses, disease, herbicides and pests. ... After many years of experimentation, microbiologists have demonstrated that they can engineer bacteria that are just as safe as their natural counterparts." ... Monsanto is also hoping to begin production of Genetically Engineered wheat in the near future. ...

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It is a small molecule about 42 bases long, which meant that scientists were able to produce the hormone chemically. ... However, as more and more of the engineered generation came into being, society changed radically. ...

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