Pros And Cons Of Genetically Modified Organisms: Good Or Bad?

GMO’s are a danger to people, and their health, GMO’s are used and made simply, there are a few pros, but all in all GMO’s are harmful to us and the environment. GMO’s should be illegal! They hurt food, they hurt vegetables, they even hurt people. GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms “are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering. This creates combinations of plant, animal, bacteria, and virus genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods.” (1 “GMO Facts”) But the question is how are GMO’s made? This question is very broad, and hard to explain. The above definition is what a GMO is but what is the genetic engineering that happens to make them GMO’s? Its a simple procedure in theory. FIrst one must have a certain gene, the actual physical DNA sequence for the gene. Then one must insert the gene into the DNA, but it has to be in the correct sequence or it wont be recognized. Finally one must physically insert the gene into the DNA (usually by using a “Gene Gun”).

Well there are some small things, like easier to produce. Usually they are bigger, and last longer. They are considered more nutritious and healthier. A good summary of other yays is, “Genetically modified animals have certain genes inserted into their genomes so that they can produce ‘better’ milk, eggs, and meat. These animals also are expected to have a higher resistance to disease and overall better health, with better natural waste management. In theory, genetically modified crops and animals will also be more environmentally friendly because they conserve water, soil, and energy.” ( 2 Diehl Paul, “What Exactly is a GMO? How do you Make one?”) There are many pros to GMO’s however there are also any