Genetically Modified Foods

Genetically Modified FoodsBy: Diego Fernando Oliveros

If we are going to talk about Genetically Modified Foods we have to explain first what is Genetic Engineering Genetic Engineering Genetic engineering is the process that uses the techniques of molecular cloning and transformation to alter the structure and characteristics of genes.Manipulation of genes of other organism is done in order to produce beneficial products for humans.What is a Genetically Modified Food?Foods that contain an added gene sequenceFoods that have a deleted gene sequenceAnimal products from animals fed with genetically manipulated food.

Common Genetically modified foods.VegetablesTomatoesPotatoesRiceCheeseMeat