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Explore the world of GMOs, from their definition to their impact on health and the environment. Learn about the benefits and risks associated with genetically modified organisms.
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1. Definition • Synonym: transgenicorganism • First GMO: 1972 - bacterie • Methods: selection (cross pollination) genetic engineering techniques • Where?
2. GMOspossessseveraldesirable traits • Increasenutritional value (extra vitamins and mineral) cure all the problem of malnutrition • Resistance to pest, herbicide and harsh environnemental conditions Uselesschimicalpoducts reduce the soil pollution • Improveproductshelflife
3. Consequencesunknown • Environnemental To preserve the biodiversity • Humanhealth To produce new allergenesintofoods To contribute to the spread of antiobioticresistance
A geneticallymodified banana for Brian… Thankyou and seeyou… nextweek!