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.
- 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.