What is bad about genetically modified food?
The biggest threat caused by GM foods is that they can have harmful effects on the human body. It is believed that consumption of these genetically engineered foods can cause the development of diseases which are immune to antibiotics. As the health effects are unknown, many people prefer to stay away from these foods.
What are some of the arguments for and against genetically modified foods?
Arguments for and against GMOs
- FEED THE WORLD.
- ENVIRONMENTAL RISK.
- STRONGER CROPS = LESS PESTICIDES.
- REMEMBER WHEN CIGARETTES WERE ‘HARMLESS’?
- TAMPERING FOR TASTE.
- BIG BUSINESS EATS SMALL FARMERS.
- ENHANCED HEALTH.
- NOTHING TASTES BETTER THAN NATURE.
What are some arguments for GM foods?
Genetically engineered foods
- More nutritious food.
- Tastier food.
- Disease- and drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (such as water and fertilizer)
- Less use of pesticides.
- Increased supply of food with reduced cost and longer shelf life.
- Faster growing plants and animals.
What are the arguments for GM food?
The arguments that have been put forward for the use of GMOs in agriculture include:
- Potential benefits for agricultural productivity.
- Potential benefits for the environment.
- Potential benefits for human health.
Are there any ethical concerns about GM crops?
Some ethical and legal concerns include: Cross pollination: Genes from GM crops spreading to other plants may be good with other food crops attaining harm resistant qualities, however, the genes could spread to weeds and cause them to be hard to kill.
Are there any scientific arguments for genetically modified foods?
Any scientific information contained within this essay should not be treated as fact, this content is to be used for educational purposes only and may contain factual inaccuracies or be out of date. Genetically modified foods have become a major concern and have caused controversy regarding both their health and environmental effects (2).
How are genetically modified organisms ( GMCs ) made?
GMCs are made by extracting the DNA of the crop and “cutting out” the undesired trait or “cutting” desired traits from another crop’s DNA, placing that trait into the DNA of the selected crop and placing that DNA into still developing crops.
Why are seed banks good for GMC crops?
Artificial seed banks are beneficial in the production of GMC’s because if something goes wrong when producing these crops, the crops can be scraped and a seed from a seed bank can be planted. Seed Banks allow for seeds to remain present and free from extinction through the course of time.