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Advantages of Genetic Modification

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Advantages of Genetic Engineering

Genetic engineering is an exciting technology that has some potentially groundbreaking uses. These include:

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Advantages of genetic engineering

  • Preventing inherited diseases.
  • Improving food production efficiency.
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Advantages of genetically modified (GM) crops

  • GM crops generally show increased yields.
  • They could help to provide the nutrients that are often missing from the diets of those living in developing nations.
    • For example, golden rice can help reduce vitamin A deficiency, which can cause blindness.
  • GM crops are popular in some parts of the world and no complications have been experienced so far.

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1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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