Thesis: A great deal of controversy has arisen over Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Genetically Modified Food, especially surrounding the production, sale, and consumption of genetically modified foods. Many people are concerned that the consumption of GMO foods may pose serious health risks. The concern is centered on the notion that there could potentially be various different unforeseen consequences due to the consumption of GMO foods. This paper will explore historical development and the effects of GMO on society and technology. Genetically modified organisms ( GMO’s) is a term most commonly used to refer to crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest biotechnology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content. The enhancement of desired traits has traditionally been undertaken through breeding, but conventional plant breeding methods can be very time consuming. Genetic engineering, on the other hand, can create plants with the exact desired trait very rapidly and with great accuracy. For example, plant geneticists can isolate a gene responsible for drought tolerance and insert that gene into a different plant.
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I. Introduction a. Major effects of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on today’s world( Victor) 1. Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup 2. Significant Risk of Weight Gain & Obesity b. Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup on Minorities 1. Increased Risk of Developing Type-2 Diabetes 2. Hypertension and Elevated “Bad” Cholesterol Levels
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II. The historical development and context of the technology (Cassandra) 1. Contamination 2. World Modifying III. Political and legal