What Is Genetically Modified Organism
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome
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It is typically done using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism
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Genes can be introduced, enhanced or deleted within a species, across species or even across kingdoms
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GMOs may be used for a variety of purposes, such as making human insulin, producing fermented beverages and developing pesticide resistance in crop plants
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Genetic modifications are critical in the laboratory for understanding biological function and disease
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GMOs are used to create foods like corn syrup, corn starch, soybean oil, canola oil, and sugar beets
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They can be used to make human insulin and treat diseases like sickle cell anemia and cancer
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GMOs can also be used to create pesticide-resistant crops and to make mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria
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