Genetic Engineering: Correcting The Code

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genetically engineered tomato called “Flavr Savr”. Many people cringe at
the thought of eating them. These tomatoes, though, are proven better and
healthier even though they are slow ripening. The idea of altering a
plant's traits seems radical and new, but scientists have been doing it for
years by breeding desired qualities into crops (Henkel 10). “Subsequently,
seven vegetables were brought to market under the Pre-Market Notification,
PostMarket Authority approach that will govern the introduction of the new
food type” (Henkel 9).
Some exceptions are made when a gene from a potentially allergenic
food , like peanuts, is transferred into another food, or if genetic
engineering changes a foods composition significantly. Exceptions may be
in effect for vitamins that are taken out and labels would be required. “
Some consumers and advocacy groups have concerns about the safety and
environment impact of the new products and want them banned” (Henkel 8).
Since they ...

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