Essay On The Pros And Cons Of Genetic Modification

Genetic modification is a widely debated subject since there is so much known about it yet so much that is still unknown. Some people don’t even know what genetically modified food is and how it came about. It was best said by John Donovan when he said “…nature has many unknowns, but one certainty is that tomatoes and fish do not have sex with each other” (Donovan). The experiment he is referring to is one of the most infamous early attempts at genetic modification. After Donovan said this quote he continued to discuss how the genes of fish were successfully introduced to the DNA of tomatoes to try to give it a longer life on the vine (Donovan). It’s amazing how such a debated subject has actually spread so far. According to Veronique Dupont, in 2012, 88 percent of the all of the corn being sold commercially in the United States was …show more content…
When considering that there are potential religious and ethical issues but there are also incredible nutritional possibilities there is no debate. When we have the potential to make foods that are better for our bodies and can more efficiently nourish us, which is the entire point of food, there really is no amount of hurt feelings that can outweigh the benefits of genetic modification. The other possible downside of genetic modification discussed was the possible economic issues associated with genetic modification, and why that wouldn’t be a big issue in the long run. Also the benefit of increasing the quantity of the crop pays for itself. With all things considered there is no real way to successfully feed and properly nourish our world without genetic modification, and with all the benefits and drawbacks considered, the pros heavily outweigh the cons, which can almost always be proven to be a blessing in disguise or insignificant in the long