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Year 13 Biological Issues Essay: Genetically Modified Organisms in New Zealand "Members of the public with no axe to grind probably want three questions answered: -What can go wrong? -How likely is it? -Are the benefits worth accepting the degree of risk?" NZ Herald Editorial, 19 Oct 2000 With respect to either plant crops or farm animals in NZ, describe how named organisms have been genetically modified so that they are different from their natural equivalents. Describe the likely benefits of the development and use of genetically modified organisms and discuss the possible risks. Give your reasoned opinion on whether the benefits are worth accepting the risk involved. Genetic modification is a historical fact. The modification and manipulation of an organisms DNA is not something which is a new idea or process. Genetic modification or engineering is defined as the deletion, change or moving of genes within an organism, the transfer of genes between organisms, or the...

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