What does GMO stands for?

Answer 1

GMO means genetically modified organism.

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Sadly, the usage of this term by certain groups of people to describe engineered crops demonstrates just how ignorant people can be. Do they, somehow, think that the crops people are not genetically modified in some way, IE 10000 years ago could I go out in the wilderness and find the same exact fruits and veggies that I can find in the grocery story?

No of course not. ALL FRUITS AND VEGITABLES ARE GENETICALLY MODIFIED. This is a process that began as soon as humans began domesticating wild plants.

Clearly, what the anti-science, anti-technology crowd means to say is genetically engineered or something along those lines which would imply the use of molecular techniques to directly add or remove genetic content from an organism. In all reality, the similarly idiotic phrase "frankenfood" is actually more accurate for their purposes than GMO.

Answer 2

Genetically Modified Organism


A genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal or microorganism whose genetic code has been altered, subtracted, or added (either from the same species or a different species) in order to give it characteristics that it does not have naturally.

Scientists can now transfer genes between species that otherwise would be incapable of mating, for example, a goat and a spider. This is what we call transgenesis. Little is known about the long-term effects of such manipulations on both humans and the environment. And while some see GMOs as the way to the future, others believe that scientists have gone too far, tinkering with the essence of life.

Answer 3

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism. A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using techniques in genetics generally known as recombinant DNA technology. Recombinant DNA technology is the ability to combine DNA molecules from different sources into one molecule in a test tube. Thus, the expression of certain traits, the phenotype of the organism, or the proteins it produces, can be altered through the modification of its genes.
Examples of GMOs are diverse, and include transgenic experimental animals such as mice, several fish species, transgenic plants, or various microscopic organisms altered for the purposes of genetic research or for the production of pharmaceuticals.
The principal GM foods derived from plants are soybean, maize, canola, cocoa beans, and cotton seed oil.So,this is all about GMO. Hope u are satisfied with the answer.

Answer 4

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