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BT- Corn?

zhbrown50 — 2015-11-17 12:47:44 UTC

It is a type of corn that has been genetically modified to fit certain need. Some corn could be bred to grow faster while others bred to not need pesticides

Pro

Can be made to be herbicide resistant

produced faster and easier

Add more minerals and anti-cancer agents

Possibly solve world hunger

Con

genetic Pollution

Could kill all species around the corn

unpredictable toxins in the food

Glo-In-The-Dark Cat

zhbrown50 — 2015-11-17 13:00:31 UTC

Just like its name, this is a cat that has been genetically modified to glow at night. scientist also are using these cats for AIDS research.

Pro

Looks cool

Won't trip over them at night

Can't receive AIDS

Con

Can't hide from predators

Can't hunt stealthly

Modifying Embryos

zhbrown50 — 2015-11-17 13:08:48 UTC

Is when the embryo is modified to eliminate or change a part of the genes before birth. In the one attempt the scientist removed a blood disorder from the embryo.

Pro

Eliminate disorders in people

All for more immunizations in humans

Con

Is it ethical?

One mistake and a whole group of issues could insue

Golden Rice

zhbrown50 — 2015-11-17 13:18:43 UTC

Is a genetically modified type of rice that is vitamin A rich.

Pro

More nutrients for poorer countries

help limit amount of blindness

Con

Some fear its only for money motives

Could be sterile Plants

Long Lasting tomatoes

zhbrown50 — 2015-11-17 13:22:01 UTC

a tomato that first created in 1994, was the first GM food. Produces less substances that cause the tomato to root.

Pro

Farmers have more time to sell them

Can be picked later in season making them taste better.

Con

people unwilling to eat them

Environmental effects that cause low crop yield