GMO

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GMO
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Genetically modified organisms
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Process of genetic engineering
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DNA extraction
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Gene cloning
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Library cloning
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Gene design
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Transformation
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Process of Transformation
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An event is the insertion of a particular
transgene into a specific location on a chromosome
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Goals of Transformation process
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Backcross breeding
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Transgenic crops
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Global status of commercialized transgenic crops
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• In order of hectarage
• USA
• Argentina
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• Paraguay
• India
• South Africa
• Uruguay
• Australia

11. Mexico 12. Romania 13. Philippines 14.
Spain 15. Colombia 16. Iran 17. Honduras 18.
Portugal 19. Germany 20. France 21. Czech Republic
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Debate over GMOs
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The major arguments are
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Biosafety of GMOs
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Human safety of GMOs
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Assessing inherent toxicity of the novel gene and
their products
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Approaches to determine food allergenicity
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The potential for unintended effects
The potential for different nutrient composition
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Environmental safety