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yegetables bigger or sweeter, cant we? What specific changes does ge
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modification bring about?
: Were actually creating foods that are more nutritious. For example. :
kind of rice called “Golden Rice" is being grown in the Philippines now.
been genetically modified to produce *Deta-carotene, which changes to Vi
inside the human body. Vitamin A is very mportant, because it helps
the *immume system, and prevents blindness. This is especially good for」
in developing countries, who may not have ready access to medical care.
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gettimg sick so often, am
losing their vision as well.
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