Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Quick Facts

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A head of butter lettuce with a non GMO Project label.

Mendel's pea plant experiments

A halved pinkglow pineapple with light pink flesh and yellow-green rind sits on a wooden cutting board.

Rice plants with dry, light brown rice seeds coming from the top of each plant.

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