Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
The production of genetically modified foods has become a controversial topic. Should we be worried about consuming genetically modified organisms? And how do you know if you are eating a genetically modified food product?
Even local food chains like Wegmans have gotten into the conversation.
http://wrvo.org/post/wegmans-takes-stance-genetically-modified-food
In this module we will test food brought from home. We will isolate the DNA & use a technology call polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to amplify (increase the number of) nucleotides isolated from the plant food. Below is a link to brief video animation of the technique.