Genetic Engineering- Adv&Dis

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  • Created by: Curlot
  • Created on: 08-06-13 11:12

Genetic Engineering- Adv&Dis

Advantages

  • They can make exactly the right amount of protein in a pure form.
  • Improves growth rate of plants and animals
  • Reduce fat levels in meat
  • Improve food value crops.
  • Last longer in supermarkets
  • Can produce crops which grow in hot and dry or cold parts of the world
  • Increases yields

Disadvantages

  • Can't be sure of all the loNg term effects
  • GM crops are often infertile
  • People are starting to think about GM children
  • Genes from GM products/animals could spread into the wildlife of the country
  • You don't know how you food has changed.

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