Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. This can involve inserting genes from one species into another to give the organism new characteristics.
Related terms
Genetic Engineering: It is the process of manipulating an organism's DNA using biotechnology techniques.
Biotechnology: The use of living organisms or their products for commercial purposes, such as genetically modifying crops.
Transgenic Organisms: These are organisms that have had foreign genes inserted into them from another species. For example, corn plants that have a gene from bacteria added to make them resistant to pests.