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Group 6- Genetically Modified Food- Con [[image:enrichedbio/orangekiwi.jpg width="300" height="197" align="right"]]
Your first task is to research the issue of genetically modified food. The information to include:
 * 1) 1. The definition of biotechnology, genetic engineering and ethics
 * 2) The definition of genetically modified food
 * 3) A __description__ of how genetically modified food is produced
 * 4) What foods in the United State are genetically modified
 * 5) What scientists hope to accomplish through the utilization of genetically modified food
 * 6) Something else that you found interesting about genetically modified food

In order to fulfill the requirements of the assignment, as a group, you must place all the above information on this WIki page. You must include a link to a webpage that contains information on genetically modified food. Once you have completed this Wiki page, you will be asked to argue that using genetically modified food should NOT be allowed in the United States. You must EACH be able to argue at LEAST 3 points against the use of genetically modified food. This will be done in a forum on Moodle. Keep in mind that I can (and will) check to see who adds things to this Wiki page, be sure to do your part and be an active participant in this assignment!!

2. Genetically Modified Foods are food items that have had their DNA changed through genetic engineering. Combining genes form different organisms is known as recombinant DNA technology. 4. Some foods that are genetically modified in he United States are honey, ric, soybeans, sugarcane, tomattoes, potatoes, sweet corn, etc. 6. Benefits of genetically modified crops can be made to include vitamins that may be lacking in some crops. The FDA and the USDA say there are over 40 different plant varieties that have been genetically modified.

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