Uses of Genetically Modified Organisms


There are multiple different uses for Genetically Modified Organisms, ranging from resistance, rapid growth, vitamin enhancement, and many others.

  • In dairy cows GMO’s are used to increase milk production, as well as increase desired components in milk such as milk fat used in butter.

  • In beef cattle GMO’s are in the form of an implant to make the cattle gain weight rapidly so the production of cattle is cost efficient.

  • In corn GMO’s are used to create a resistance against weeds and parasites that can decrease the yield of the crop that year.



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  • In bacteria GMO’s are used to create vaccines and pharmaceutical products, such as genetically modified insulin and different vitamins. 

  • Soybeans are genetically modified to increase the amounts of isoflavones, which are substances that have the following health benefits for humans:

    1.      Lower cholesterol.

    2.      Prevent cancers.

    3.      Benefits for women during menopause. 

  • In humans they have used genetically modified organisms to study unknown disease to try to create a vaccine.