Definition: Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are crop plants created for human or animal consumption using the latest molecular biology techniques. These plants have been modified in the laboratory to enhance desired traits such as increased resistance to herbicides or improved nutritional content.
Pros:
-More cost effective with introducing crops and can reduce application of
chemical pesticides.
-Reduce starvation in developing countries by genetically altering the staple
crops they do have, to supply them with the vitamins and minerals they need
in that one crop.
-More cost effective vaccines and medicines by making edible vaccines
Cons:
-Reduced effectiveness with pesticides
-Could create new allergens
-Effects on long term human health is unknown
Conclusion:
I would have to say I am pro genetically modified foods. Though there are many risks, they give opportunity to really benefit developing countries. By using GMFs, those in developing countries may have way out of starvation and hunger. Even though it may not completely solve starvation, perhaps it could put a dent in the numbers of those who go to sleep hungry.
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