25 Jan A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is defined as “a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or
A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is defined as “a plant, animal, microorganism or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.”
Foods that have been modified genetically or have been produced in some part by modification (like impossible meat), are often disparaged by a large and vocal group, altho9ugh both plant and animal foods have been genetically altered for decades, just via different methodologies (think crossing species etc.)
Research a GMO food that is either directly modified or through a process involves a GMO (like impossible meat). Pick any of these foods except plant based meats. Research the food, how it is made, its history and prevalence in society, what the benefit of the modification is (ie’ prevents spoilage etc.), and whether or not it is a food that you personally do, or would consume.
