Through the years scientists have discovered different ways to
change the DNA of a living thing or a food. This has become useful
in many ways to our well being but it has also changed the way we
live. However this discovery is not yet at its full potential
because it still contains many disadvantages. Thomas Mason 7DD
Introduction
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What advantages does genetically modified foods bring? ITS
ADVANTAGES! Corn that has been genetically modified. Thomas Mason
7DD
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Can make some foods harmful to people. May worsen the taste of
some foods. May cause the beginning of super weeds May cause the
beginning of super insects More dominant farming countries may earn
less money for their crops. Can damage the environment What are the
disadvantages of genetically modified foods? Thomas Mason 7DD
Disadvantages
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In April 2000 a survey was held in Texas and over 65% of the
total population suggested that GM foods will bring many benefits
in the future. The rest of the population suggested that this would
not happen. Public Opinion What does the public think about GM
foods? Thomas Mason 7DD
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I feel that GM foods will be very useful to us in the future
however nowadays there are just to many risks So due to the odds of
this fact I do not support GM foods nor will I tolerate them. My
Personal Opinion What do I think of GM foods? Thomas Mason 7DD
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Here is a picture of a scientist conducting tests on
genetically modified plants. Pictures Here are some pictures of
genetically modified foods Here is a picture of genetically
modified tomatoes. Thomas Mason 7DD Here is a picture of
genetically modified wheat.
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My references http://csanad.hubpages.com/hub/
GMO-advantages-and- disadvantages accessed on the 27 of December
2011, last updated: Not found. http://csanad.hubpages.com/hub/
GMO-advantages-and- disadvantages http://www.csa.com/discoveryguide
s/gmfood/overview.php accessed on the 20 of December 2011, last
updated: December 14 2011. http://www.csa.com/discoveryguide
s/gmfood/overview.php http://www.americans-
world.org/digest/global_issues/biote chnology/biotech2.cfm accessed
on the 2 January 2012, last updated: Not
found.http://www.americans- world.org/digest/global_issues/biote
chnology/biotech2.cfm http://www.googleimages.com Accessed all
dates above, Last updated: 3 January
2012http://www.googleimages.com Thomas Mason 7DD