A Relative Is Upset About Genetically Modified Organisms Being in Food

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Essay

A relative is upset about genetically modified organisms being in food that she might eat. How are transgenic organisms different from organisms that undergo recombination events in nature? How do you feel about transgenic organisms? Do you feel the same about organisms used for laboratory research as those that are crops? How about transgenic organisms used to manufacture medical treatments or pets? Explain all of your opinions with scientific arguments or evidence.

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Definitions:

Nitrogen Fixation

Incorporation of nitrogen gas into ammonia.

Western Coast

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