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No. Its just used to prevent it from rotting early.

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Q: Is it necessary to genetically modify your food?
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How do you genetically modify beer?

By tasting it dummy


Which fruit is easiest to genetically modify?

strawberrys


How do they genetically modify babies?

yea beo


Can you genetically modify yourself into an anthropomorphic animal?

No, it is not currently possible to genetically modify yourself into an anthropomorphic animal. Genetic modification is complex and limited in its capabilities. Additionally, there are ethical considerations and restrictions on human genetic experimentation.


How do scientists genetically modify watermelons?

Most of the food plants we use now are 'genetically modified' in the way of improving the amount of food able to be grown, the disease resistances of the plant, the quality and consistency of the food grown - but then farmers have been doing this type of work for hundreds of years, the scientists have only recently taken up the habit


Are plant hormones used to genetically modify dwarf wheat plants?

i have no clue! i need to know as well!


Why do you need genetically modified food?

There is a lot of talk about how genetically modified food is needed, but no real evidence that it is needed.


What is genetically modify food used for?

Its normally used for pre made or pre mixed foods such as a tv dinner or ready made meals. Because it has been genetically modifyed it will last longer and wont go 'bad' for some time unlike organic foods. Furthermore, it can be used for animal foods and suppliments in many foods for animals as well.


How long have humans been trying to genetically modify animals?

In the sense that selective breeding can be considered genetic modification, humans have been genetically modifying animals since prehistoric times.


What can happen if you eat food that's not been genetically modified?

death. Nothing, food that hasn't been genetically modified is natural food. The kind of food people have been eating for thousands of years. Something is more likely to happen to you if you eat genetically modified food.


Who makes genetically modified food?

Corporations, such as Monsanto, Dow, Syngenta, Bayer, and Pioneer (as well as others) genetically modify plants. Usually, the modifications are to cause a crop to be resistant to a specific herbicide, or to produce an insecticide in the crop itself. Farmers grow the GM crops, food companies use the GMO crops in their foods, and the grocery stores sell those foods to the consumers.


What action has been taken to try and prevent genetically modified food technology developing?

No movement to try to prevent the development of genetically modified food technology is known. There are; however, people who choose not to eat food that is known to be genetically modified, due to questions about the health and environmental effects of genetically modifying plants used for food.