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ShareA genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using techniques in genetics generally known as recombinant DNA technology.
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Recombinant DNA technology is the ability to combine DNA molecules from different sources into the one molecule.
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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