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Environmental Science - Biotechnology and Genetic Modification of Food

Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube

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This introductory lecture explains biotechnology, genetic engineering, and recombinant DNA in the context of genetically modified foods. It examines agricultural benefits and environmental and ethical concerns, including pesticide use, crop resistance, patents, and public debate.

Syllabus

Biotechnology and Genetic Modification of Food
Genetically Modified Food
Genetic engineering is like, and unlike, traditional breeding
Biotechnology is transforming the products around us
What are the impacts of GM foods?
Public debate over GM foods continues
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Earth and Space Sciences X

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3.5 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews

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  • Mr Mashhood Muhammad
    It was really helpful to understand the basic concept of genetic engineering in food for the benefit of mankind. Easily explain with very basci concept and clear language.
  • Shanmuga Priya
    Very interesting to know. Quite basic information, easily understandable by everyone. Anyone interested in gene modification could check this out for a solid introduction.
  • Prabesh Poudel
    I have studied about the gene modification and its working and its public concerns. its very good to know about the food gene modification and how GM food can repellent to insects and less insecticides and pesticides are required for the mass production.
  • Natasha Mehta
    Good and easy but no certificate is provided but learning was easy and qualitative hope so you gonna like
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