Organic food

Organic Food

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August 15 , 2010 Organic Food

Introduction

Do you know that almost every food that is eaten today is genetically modified ? Genetically Modification which is commonly known as GM is a term used to describe the technology of altering genetic make-up of living organisms such as plants , animals and bacteria . Genes that are got from different organisms are combined in a process known as recombinant DNA technology . The genes are then introduced to plants and animals to form what is referred

to as genetically modified organisms or genetically engineered organism or transgenic organisms . The genetically modified products include vaccines , medicine , foods and the ingredients of food , and animal fibers and feeds . Genes that carry important traits like desired nutrients and insect resistance are extracted from one organism and inserted to others . The technology of genetic modification of food has a great promise to curb the greatest 21st century 's challenge . Nevertheless , like any other new technology , GM foods pose a great risk those that are known and unknown . Controversies that surround the GM foods mainly put their focus on the environmental safety , human health , food security , ethical issues , testing and labeling as well as the consumer choice . Consumers have a right to know what they are feeding on and hence it is important to label the GM foods (Human Genome Program , 2008 . This research paper will explore the need of labeling the genetically modified foods and the controversies that surround the labeling of...