GM- advantages and disadvantages of golden rice.

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  • Created by: n.thomas
  • Created on: 04-01-16 15:19

GM- advantages and disadvantages of golden rice.

Advantages

  • gene added that produces beta carotene (a red/orange important for maintaining health). This gives rice the golden colour
  • beta carotene is needed to make vitamin A, which helps with eyesight
  • can be used in areas where vitamin A deficiency is common, so it helps to prevent blindness.

Disadvantages

  • beta carotene levels may not be high enough to make an impact
  • can cross breed and contaminate wild rice
  • food from GM plants may harm people
  • seed for GM plants can be expensive

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