The definition of genetically modified food is foods that are engineered to be resistant to certain diseases and infestations.
About Genetically Modified Foods
- They won’t require as many chemicals to be applied to them in order to survive infestations and attacks.
- They upset the natural balance of the ecosystem by creating something that did not develop there on its own.
- They have been known to cause unintended harm to other organisms; for example, the natural insect repellency bred into them may kill other non-pest insects, such as butterflies.
(noun)An example of a genetically modifiied food is a Calgene Flavr Savr delayed ripening tomato which was engineered in 1994 to maintain its quality while transported for long distances.