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Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) : What I Have Learned Activity 3: A Boon or Bane?

The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It provides a table listing 10 advantages and 10 disadvantages of GMOs such as greater crop yields but also risks of unintended consequences and reduced nutritional value.

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Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) : What I Have Learned Activity 3: A Boon or Bane?

The document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It provides a table listing 10 advantages and 10 disadvantages of GMOs such as greater crop yields but also risks of unintended consequences and reduced nutritional value.

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What I Have Learned

Activity 3: A Boon or Bane?


Part A.
Direction:
Make a table and cite at least ten (10) advantages and ten (10)
disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs.

GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMOs)


ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

1. It makes agricultural practices much safer. 1. The amount of diversity that is available is
limited.
2. Greater yields can be produced. 2. Can bring difficult legal liabilities with
unintended consequences.

3. It could produce novel medical treatments. 3. It may have negative consequences when
interacting with other species.
4. It allows for a faster growth rate. 4. It`s prone to technological abuse.

5. New products can be created. 5. The nutritional value of foods can be reduced.

6. Can improve disease resistance. 6. It is a process that can be copyrighted in the


US.

7. Risks to the water supply can be reduced. 7. It could create new pathogens.

8. It could stop genetic disease in humans. 8. It only extend the resilience of plants and
animals.

9. It can create an extended life. 9. It can lead to more birth defects.

10. It allows specific traits to be developed for 10. Copyrighted genetic engineering can have
plants and animals. costly consequences.

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