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   GMO

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   abbreviation

   • 1. genetically modified organism.

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2. www.britannica.com › science › genetically-modified-organismGenetically modified organism (GMO) | Definition, Examples, &...

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   May 1, 2024 · Genetically modified organism, organism whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory in order to favor the expression of desired physiological traits or the generation of desired biological products. Learn more about the development and uses of genetically modified organisms in this article.

3. www.nature.com › scitable › topicpageGenetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) | Learn Science at Scitable...

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   Genetically modified animals have even been used to grow transplant tissues and human transplant organs, a concept called xenotransplantation. The rich variety of uses for GMOs...

4. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyGMO Crops, Animal Food, and Beyond | FDA

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   Most GMO soy is used for food for animals, predominantly poultry and livestock, and making soybean oil. It is also used as ingredients (lecithin, emulsifiers, and proteins) in...

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

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

6. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › what-is-gmoGMO: What does it mean? - Medical News Today

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   Jul 9, 2021 · Summary. GMO stands for genetically modified organism. In most cases, GMO refers to changing the genes of an organism in a laboratory setting. Manufacturers of GMO products, including...

7. www.fda.gov › food › agricultural-biotechnologyHow GMO Crops Impact Our World | FDA

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   Apr 19, 2023 · “GMO” (genetically modified organism) is the common term consumers and popular media use to describe a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its...

8. www.nal.usda.gov › sites › wwwGMOs 101: Your Basic Questions Answered - National Agricultural...

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   A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the specific modification of DNA, including the transfer of specific DNA from one organism to another. Scientists often refer to this process as genetic engineering.1.