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1. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyScience and History of GMOs and Other Food Modification Processes

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   Apr 19, 2023 · How are GMOs made? “GMO” (genetically modified organism) has become the common term consumers and popular media use to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering.

2. www.genome.gov › genetics-glossary › Genetically-Modified-OrganismGenetically Modified Organism (GMO) - National Human Genome...

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   May 17, 2024 · Definition. GMO (short for “genetically modified organism”) is a plant, animal or microbe in which one or more changes have been made to the genome, typically using high-tech genetic engineering, in an attempt to alter the characteristics of an organism. Genes can be introduced, enhanced or deleted within a species, across species or even ...

3. www.khanacademy.org › a › genetically-modified-organismsGenetically modified organisms (article) | Khan Academy

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   A GMO is any organism that has had its genetic material intentionally changed. This could mean adding a useful gene to the organism, or removing a harmful one. While the most commonly seen GMOs are vegetables and fruits, the term also refers to bacteria and viruses that have modified DNA or RNA (depending on their genetic makeup).