Genetically Modified Food

GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

BY :•NUR IZZATI BINTI SUPIAN•NUR ‘IZZATI BINTI MOHD HUSSAINI•NOOR SAFIYAH BINTI MOHD JIBRIL•A’TIKAH BINTI JAAFAR


What is

According to :-

GM foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally.

According to :-


It is done through the introduction of a gene from a different organism.

According to :-


It is done through the introduction of a gene from a different organism.( also between non related species)

Some examples of foods undergo genetic modifications

TOMATO


TOMATO CORN


TOMATOCORN

STRAWBERRIES


TOMATOCORN

STRAWBERRIES APPLES


produced

Why are


produced To improve crop protection against :

Insects

Why are



Bacteria

Why are



Weather

Why are


produced To prolong the lifespan of crops.

Why are


produced To prolong the lifespan of crops. To make the products more attractive and appetizing.

Why are


produced To prolong the lifespan of crops. To make the products more attractive and appetizing. To get appreciation of innovation.

Why are


produced To prolong the lifespan of crops. To make the products more attractive and appetizing. To get appreciation of innovation. To make crops grow faster and with higher yields.

Why are

What are the disadvantages of consuming

certain

Disadvantages

Increase food allergy symptoms

Disadvantages

Increase food allergy symptoms Increase body toxicity

Disadvantages


Negative reproductive & digestive system effects

Disadvantages


Negative reproductive & digestive system effects

Unknown genetic effects

Views in consuming GM food(Among public interest groups and consumers)

Views in consuming GM food(Among public interest groups and consumers)Late 1980s – early 1990s

consumers were generally not very aware, just consume it

Views in consuming GM food(Among public interest groups and consumers)Late 1980s – early 1990s

consumers were generally not very aware, just consume it

started to wonder about the safety but still consume it

Public attention has focused on the risk side of the risk-benefit equation.

Consumer confidence in the safety of GM food has decreased significantly

Many ask for stoppage and labeling of GM products

Some GM product’s ingredients are modified to be more healthy

It has proved difficult to detect traces of GMOs in foods: this means that very low concentrations often cannot be

detected – consumer keep on consuming

Islamic view on trading and consuming GM food


“Eat and drink of that which God has provided and do not act corruptly,

making mischief on the earth”.-Surah Al Baqarah (2:60)


*Based on Quran, there is no need for genetically modified because Allah created

everything perfectly and man does not have any right to manipulate anything that ALLAH

has created.*Quran provides that any attempt to modify living things would be a sin.

However, if purpose behind modification is to prevent harm, then it is permissible.

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