1. GMO By: Makenna Holleque, Madi Fox, Lidya Brayant

2. GMO Genetically Modified Organisms: Organisms where the genome has been altered by genetic engineering so that the DNA contains a gene, or genes, that do not normally form naturally.

6. INTENDED POSITIVE IMPACTS Larger crops that take longer to spoil Larger crop harvests in less time More flavor and nutrients Insect, pesticide, and herbicide resistant Requires less water, more resource conservation Reduced tillage and plowing (pollution) Can grow in less ideal conditions, making more land usable for food production Cheaper to produce

7. SIDE EFFECTS Animal testing shows signs of organ damage, gastrointestinal and immune system disorders, acceleration of the aging process, infertility, etc. Chronic illnesses in humans jumped from 7% to 13% within 9 years of GMOs being introduced The growth hormones used are linked to cancer Weeds have taken on the herbicide resistant traits and approximately 383 million lbs of extra herbicide was used between 1996 (when GMOs were introduced) and 2008

8. SIDE EFFECTS Seems to be creating even more pollution, the extra herbicide and pesticide causing extra damage The toxin covered crops have been linked to sterility, hormone disruption, birth defects, cancer, etc. Crop yieldings seems to vary, in many cases the amount of crops harvested has dropped instead of risen

9. TYPES OF CROPS AND THEIR IMPACTS GM Soybeans: herbicide resistance: found mainly in: US, Brazil, Argentina, China GM Rice: resistance to viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens- also allows tolerance to drought and salinity: found mainly in: China. India, Southeast Asia GM Potatoes: improve resistance to viruses and the potato beetle: 1/3 of potatoes come from China and India

10. Solid: Produces 95% of GMOs Stripes: Produce commercialized GMO products Dots: Participate in experimental GMO crops

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