Genetically Modified Food
Every organism possesses genes. These genes provide the organism with its natural characteristics. The number of apples a tree will produce can be considered a result of its genetic makeup. With new technologies, researchers have been able to alter the genes of certain food crops to impart on them more beneficial and profitable characteristics. This genetic modification offers a number of benefits.
First, through genetic modification, researchers can produce better crops with attributes that would take centuries to produce in any other way. This speed is an incredible benefit for our society and farmers. The current species of wheat grown in most farms produces very high yields. This is a result of centuries of selective breeding by farmers. Researchers can today achieve the same result in decades through genetic modification.
Also, genetically modified foods are safe. These foods must pass through extensive testing. In the United States, they must be tested for nine years before they can be released. One important form of testing that occurs during this time is peer review. In this form of testing, scientists across the world evaluate and test research by duplicating it to ensure accuracy and truth; and, research has shown again and again that genetically modified foods pose no major health risks to consumers.
Finally, genetic modification creates crops that underdeveloped countries can use to alleviate food shortage and avoid famine. Some modifications have rendered plants more able to survive with less water. These crops can prove especially helpful in underdeveloped countries where water shortage is common. The added benefit of solving food shortage problems without the need of significant loans provides another advantage for developing countries. Without the reliance on foreign aid to solve this important issue, these nations’ economies can develop without the burden of heavy loan payments.
The reading states that gentically modified crops offers a veriaty of advantages and provides three reasons of support. The professor states that even though it provides some benefits, but it causes many drawbacks and refutes each of the author’s reasons.
First, the article claims that by using genetic modification, farmers can achieve better crops in a shorter time. The professor opposes this point by explaining that in nature, crops needs about 100 years to improve during verity of conditions, regardless of farmer’s action. According to the professor, genetic modification cannot simply change characteristics of crops, So we cannot believe modified crops are better.
Second, the reading avers that genetically modified foods are safe. The professor contends that it is questionable. He says after peer review, companies rarely publish the results. They fear other companies copy their inventions. So, scientists cannot review the results due to copetition between companies.
Third, the article posits that genetic modification crops can help countries in famine condition. The professor refutes this point by explaining that using modified crops will not solve the problem. First, even if modified crops need less water, undeveloped countries lack infrastructure that are needed when they suffer water shortage. Second, the professor mentions their economy relies on high priced crops, So this modified food will not help them.
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