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Genetically modified organisms
Genetically Modified Organisms
Jamie McBurney
Georgia State University
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Genetically modified organisms
Genetically modified organisms, or GMO’s, are organisms whose genetic makeup has
been altered. There have been many scientific advances in the GMO field. There are GM crops,
and even GM meats. GMO’s have the capacity to change the world. We could end world hunger,
save the environment, and eliminate diseases through the use of genetically modified organisms.
There has also been a lot of backlash when it comes to the use of GMO’s. This paper is going to
expand on each of these ideas a little bit more.
For years, humans have selected for more favorable genes in agriculture practices. Today,
we have a number of technological advances, so we have sped up this process exponentially.
Professor Don Lee says that what the genetic engineers are doing is simply a different form of
traditional plant breeding. “You’re capitalizing on the same motivations that breeders have
always had. They need genetic variability if they’re going to make progress on solving a problem
