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The Battle for biotech, : - Coggle Diagram
The Battle for biotech
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Genetic engineering (GE) of crops and animals is revolutionizing food production, with the potential to enhance the quality and nutritional value of food.
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Biotech foods are made from genetically altered plants and animals. Genetic modifications is not new, humans have been modifying plants for centuries.
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Studies show that genetically engineered foods may be safe, or even safer, than non-GE foods. For example, GE corn can have fewer harmful toxins compared to non-GE corn.
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1990s: Soybeans modified with nut genes caused allergic reactions. Potential unexpected health effects.
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Main concers:Environmental safety, not human health.
Risk of premature GE crop development and release.
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Advocates argue that genetically modified plants reduce the need for harmful pesticides.
GE crops with natural pesticides target only insects to eat them,unlike chemical pesticides
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According to the World Health Organ,250 million children suffer from vitamin A deficiency globally.
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"GOLDEN RICE" a biotech crop, is considered a possible solution to vitamin A deficiency.
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The potential of biotech foods to eliminate world hunger end improve lives is enormous, but it carries risks.
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