Ontheotherhand,GMfoodfrightenssomepeople,that whetherit’scompletelysafe stillremainsunknown.There arequestionsinregardtohumanourselves.Scientistsadmit that moretestsshouldbedone on GMfood.There are also questions on environment.Noonereally knowstheinfluenceof GMfoodasitflowsinto thefoodchain. Now thattheGM...
Between 1997 and 2009, the total surface area of land cultivated with GMOs had increased, from 4.2 million acres to 331 million acres. By 2006, in the United States 89% of soybeans, 83% of cotton, and 61% of maize (corn) were genetically modified. Although most GM crops are grown in...
Bioremediation: Microbes Cleaning Up the Environment from Chapter 19 / Lesson 6 69K Bioremediation and bioaugmentation is the process of microbes cleaning up different forms of pollution. Discover the pros and cons of bioremediation versus bioaugmentation, as well as what situations each one can b...
Manufacturers tout thebenefitsof genetically modified food. Yet scientists have failed to getconsensuson the safety of these products. That's because genetically modified organisms, GMOs, have many disadvantages. Being aware of these problems will help you make wise decisions for the environment, your...
What are the five pros and cons of GM technology related to agricultural production, health, and the environment? What is the controversy of using GMOs? What might be some of the advantages of a plant having a few large leaves? What might be some disadvantages? 1. What might be...
requirefewerpesticides andinsecticides.ThisreducesthenecessityofexposingGMcropstoharmful chemicals,makingthesefoodsfreefrompesticidesandinsecticidesand environmentfriendlyaswell.Farmersneednotbotheraboutanyadditional costs,suchasbuyingchemicalsandthelabortoadministerthetreatments. AnotherreasonforpeoplechoosingGMfoodsisthat...
and debate in our surroundings on the Use of GMOs whether they are harmful or helpful. But the use of GMOs can only benefit to humans when it is used for increasing the availability and quality of food and medical care, and contributing to a cleaner environment otherwis...
If you're lactose intolerant, concerned about the environment or you just aren't into the taste of cow's milk, you can reach for soy milk as a comparable alternative. Made fromsoybeans or soy flour, this pick is one of the more popularmilk alternativeson the market. ...
By Wendy Du GMFoodsas a possible solution for world hungry 1. IntroductionGeneticallymodifiedfoodsarefoodsderived fromgeneticallymodifiedorganisms (GMOS). GMOS have had particular turns led to their DNA by genetic engineering techniques.In fact‚GMfoodsare already becoming a part of our life.(Maessen...
Between 1997 and 2009, the total surface area of land cultivated with GMOs had increased, from 4.2 million acres to 331 million acres. By 2006, in the United States 89% of soybeans, 83% of cotton, and 61% of maize (corn) were genetically modified. Although most GM crops are grown in...