How are GMOs produced?

Genetically-modified organisms are produced through a series, i.e. multistage, of processes. The initial
stage involves the identification of the gene of interest.

The next stage in the production of GMO is the isolation and amplification of the gene of interest. This
process involves the complicated techniques of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

Once they have identified a trait and isolated the specific gene or genes that control the trait, the next
step in development is to transfer the desired gene into to the recipient tissue, the gene of interest will
be expressed and can be transmitted generation after generation.

What are the risks

1. Alterations in human health due to the chemicals consumed - This could result from differences
in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ
damage, or gene transfer

2. If they are introduced into the environment, they can affect biodiversity. For example, existing
species can be overrun by more dominant new species and this will cause Damage in
biodiversity due to imbalance of variety of species

3. Poor accessibility to farmers as the seeds of GMO plants need to be purchased.

Identifying a trait of interest, isolating that trait, inserting that trait into a
desired organism, and then propagating that organism.