Who determines whether genetically modified foods are safe

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Post an entry on the discussion board related to the application of biotechnology in the Roundup Ready Canola Case Study.

You may review the entries of other students once you have posted your submission.

Your discussion should focus on the following questions:

A. Did you agree with the verdicts? Why or why not?

B. Percy Schmeiser is often portrayed as David taking on the Goliath, Monsanto. Is that a factual depiction? Why or why not?

C. Who determines whether genetically modified foods are safe?

D. How might the testing/regulation process be open to abuse?

a. Biotechnology and Food Production Discussion:

b. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are extremely common today, possibly more than you realize. Post an entry on the discussion board related to your research and analysis of GMOs, including the associated social, legal, environmental, health, and economic issues. Your post should include facts and relevant examples, from credible sources.You may review the entries of other students once you have posted your submission.Your discussion may focus on one or more of these questions:

i. Why do corporations make GMOs?

ii. What are the potential benefits associated with GMOs?

iii. What are the potential risks?

iv. What are the regulations regarding GMOs in your region?

v. Should private companies be able to patent life forms, including genetic material?

vi. What are some of the social, legal, environmental, health, and economic arguments for or against the use of genetically modified crops? please answer both discussion questions separtly

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