Genetically Modified Foods

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Web. 24 Apr. 2014. Whitman, Deborah . "Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?."

The history of biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) foods has a history of opposing sides. The two opposing sides argue on the ethical standpoint of the act of genetically modifying plants and animals. They also argue on the health problems that the foods may cause for people that eat it. Going towards the future, people question whether GM foods have a positive or negative effect on humans. GM foods cause many assorted viewpoints consisting of positive and negative effects based off of its recent history.

Research shows in the article, “GMOs and Genetically Modified Foods Risks and Dangers of GMOs”, that, “This can create an overproduction of allergens, toxins, carcinogens, or antinutrients.” This disseminates with clarity that GM crops can create many different allergens a... ... middle of paper ... ...before its too late. GMOs can cause your environment to be glum and unhappy, save your environment before its too late. GM seeds can travel from one place to another really quickly so stop them from doing so by telling people around you about how harmful these devil seeds can be. Don’t get your hopes up on thinking about how this “great” GMO can help solve world hunger because I have a feeling that you’ll be disappointed. Works Cited Bailey, Britt.

Also, the report will identify the parties involved and the differing arguments relating to the issue. 2. What is Genetically Modified Food (GMF) Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally. Currently available GM foods stem mostly from plants, but in the future foods derived from GM microorganisms or GM animals are likely to be introduced on the market. Most existing genetically modified plants have been developed to improve yield, through the introduction of resistance to plant diseases or of increased tolerance of herbicides.

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Borax is shown to be toxic, and is shown to be a toxin for reproduction. However, today borax is used to lengthen the shelf life of many foods in other countries illegally, though regulations strive to keep these toxic food additives in control. The term food additives has many definitions which can be applied from different organizations. These definitions are complex and lengthy to touch on as many regulations as possible. An excerpt from the FDA’s (US Food and Drug Administration), de... ... middle of paper ... ...asmine Motarjemi.

"To GMO or NOT to GMO?" Oydessy Feb. 2014: 15-19. Web. Rotman, David. "Why We Will Need Genetically Modified Foods."

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a positive technology in agriculture that receives a lot of criticism. In our society, GMOs have a reputation for being bad even though more evidence proves they are good. Many people don't know or are misinformed about GMOs. It is time to separate fact from fiction. Genetic engineering, also called bioengineering, inserts DNA from one plant into the DNA of another plant (Cobb 7).