Introduction
The word biotechnology refers to a combination of biology and technology. A commonly used biotechnology technique used today is genetic engineering also known as genetic modified (GMO). Genetic engineering is when new DNA is added to an already existing organism. In this paper, I will be discussing how foods are genetically engineered. Genetically engineered foods are foods that DNA has been changed in a way that does not happen normally. These products are used by varies type of people, such as farmers, everyday people, and people in low-income countries. It works by simply taking the desired gene from a cell and inserting it into another cell. Genetic engineering is developing more and more each day and because of it, a bill was signed on July of 2016 stating that all genetically engineered foods had to be labeled. There are many arguments regarding the pros and cons within this process but who is really right?
History
Genetically Engineered foods started with tomatoes in 1994. This production (The Flavr Savr Tomato) was made by the Californian Company Calgene, to take care of the issue with tomatoes softening quickly. (Genetically modified tomatoes, n.d.) To accomplish this goal, scientist had to insert a gene or reduce an already …show more content…
The bill states that foods that contain GMO’s must be labeled. They believe that consumers should be able to know the varies type of ingredients within the product. However, this bill has become a challenge. To receive the information on the ingredients, there are QR codes and numbers to call. Some argue that many people would not be able to receive this information if they don’t have the technology to do so. Producer believe provide this information is too costly, but it is listed that 64 countries already have their food labeled. Over time I have found numerous foods that have been genetically engineered. (Addady, 2016, July
The word biotechnology refers to a combination of biology and technology. A commonly used biotechnology technique used today is genetic engineering also known as genetic modified (GMO). Genetic engineering is when new DNA is added to an already existing organism. In this paper, I will be discussing how foods are genetically engineered. Genetically engineered foods are foods that DNA has been changed in a way that does not happen normally. These products are used by varies type of people, such as farmers, everyday people, and people in low-income countries. It works by simply taking the desired gene from a cell and inserting it into another cell. Genetic engineering is developing more and more each day and because of it, a bill was signed on July of 2016 stating that all genetically engineered foods had to be labeled. There are many arguments regarding the pros and cons within this process but who is really right?
History
Genetically Engineered foods started with tomatoes in 1994. This production (The Flavr Savr Tomato) was made by the Californian Company Calgene, to take care of the issue with tomatoes softening quickly. (Genetically modified tomatoes, n.d.) To accomplish this goal, scientist had to insert a gene or reduce an already …show more content…
The bill states that foods that contain GMO’s must be labeled. They believe that consumers should be able to know the varies type of ingredients within the product. However, this bill has become a challenge. To receive the information on the ingredients, there are QR codes and numbers to call. Some argue that many people would not be able to receive this information if they don’t have the technology to do so. Producer believe provide this information is too costly, but it is listed that 64 countries already have their food labeled. Over time I have found numerous foods that have been genetically engineered. (Addady, 2016, July