Genetically modified food

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Genetically Modified Food

Genetically modified food (jəˈnɛtɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd fuːd), also known as GM food or GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), refers to food products that have had their DNA altered through genetic engineering. This is often done to improve the food's characteristics, such as its nutritional content, resistance to pests, or shelf life.

Etymology

The term "genetically modified" comes from the process of genetic modification, which involves the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. The term "food" refers to any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.

Related Terms

  • Genetic Engineering: The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.
  • GMO: An acronym for Genetically Modified Organism, an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
  • Transgenic Organisms: Organisms that have received genes from other species.
  • Biotechnology: The use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products.
  • DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries most of the genetic instructions used in the development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

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