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What is Genetic
Engineering?
Genetic Engineering
“. . .techniques that alter the
molecular or cell biology of
an organism by means that
are not possible under
natural conditions.”
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB),
2001
Cross Breeding vs.
Genetic Engineering
• CB = intermingling of genes
within a species (I.e.
orange and tangerine,
Dalmation and Great Dane)
• GE = intermingling of genes
from different species (I.e.
pig and corn, fish and
tomato)
Best Case Scenario
of GE
• Higher nutritional value of
foods
• Combat animal diseases
• Fight world hunger
• Reduced pesticide use
• Increased profits and yield
Worst Case Scenario
of GE
• Widespread death due to
allergic reaction
• Irreversible bio-pollution
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