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1. Genetic Modification of Food Isaac Wecht & TJ Martinez Period 6

3. If there is a co-dominance in an offspring then neither of the alleles will be masked. For example, a chicken with co-dominant alleles might have both black and white feathers.

5. Information we learned from this project helps us understand more about how humans develop from eggs. It can also help us learn more about what causes the body to create certain diseases and how we can treat them.

9. Another reason for farmers to modify their crops could be that they need to enhance their plants and animals so that they can sell them for more. In order to do this they have modify the animals so that they can grow bigger and will be worth more money.

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12. Conclusion In conclusion, the modification of foods is definitely, a helpful tool for farmers. For intense, they can use it to make their corps larger or protect them from bugs and other pests. The only questions they need to ask is, is this ethical? Will these modifications be harmful to the humans that consume those crops that have been modified? I believe that these modifications are coming and are going to change the foods we eat greatly. But the question still remands, is it for the better?

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