1. Genetically Modified Organisms

4. What are GMO’s?
According to European Union legislation ''GMO means an organism, with the exception of human beings, in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination.''(Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms and repealing Council Directive 90/220/EEC - Commission Declaration)

5. Plant Modification www.biotechnology-gmo.gov.si/.../index.html

6. Genetically Modified Organisms

7. Benefits of GMO’s

8. Concerns over GMO’s

10. Genetically Modified Organisms
Soy: 94%
Cottonseed: 90%
Corn: 88%
Canola Oil: 90%
Papaya: 80%
Alfalfa:
Sugar Beets: 95%
Milk: 17% of cows
Aspartame:

12. Some want GMO’s, some don’t. What do you think?