How Genetically Modified Organisms are Created
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) are
organisms with altered genetic make-up. These organisms could include bacteria,
fungus, plants and animals. The purpose of modifying the genes is to gain a
certain benefit, such as more of a certain nutrient, or a resistance to weeds
or diseases.
Creation
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.2 shows the process of Genetically Modifying an organism. In this diagram shows making a bacterial gene resistant to insulin. They split the DNA in both chains and insert the desired portion of DNA into the old strand to create the desired outcome. Now the old strand of DNA now has a section that makes it resistant to insulin. This is used frequently to make crops that are resistant to certain diseases and parasites.
Producers
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.3 shows the top 7 countries to produce Genetically Modified Organisms. The numbers represent the number of acres (in millions) that each country uses to produce GMO’s. The percentages represent the percent of the world GMO production in each country. The United States is the leader in the production of GMO’s. The United States is pioneering more productive GMO’s for advancement in society. This does not only benefit the economy of the United States but it will help the United States become a world leader once again.
