Why Does Gmo Exist

70% of processed food in the United States contains at least one genetically modified ingredient. So, realize that you would be eating genetically modified foods at a family dinner by eating grilled chicken made with GM canola oil, with a side of GM corn and GM sugar beets, wearing a GM cotton shirt. GMO is basically organisms constructed to be better. The exact definition is, "an organism that has its DNA altered in some way through genetic engineering.” (2016). It was first introduced in the mid-1990 and it is where the scientist removes genes from a DNA and combined it into another. GMO’s are usually found in fruits, vegetables, and meat. It’s basically in everything we eat. So, why do they exist? Well, GMO was created to be a solution …show more content…
They have to be very careful when doing what they love because one mistake can ruin thousands of dollars and become a waste of time. Most Especially to the ones that don't grow GMO seeds, because their crops can easily be contaminated. “Trying to keep a farm GMO-free is harder than you might think. Some GMOs don’t stay put where they’re planted. It’s quite common for them to contaminate neighboring farms, or even farms, many miles away when pollen from GMO crops drifts on the wind. Seed supplies can be contaminated with GMOs, too”("Five Things Monsanto Doesn't Want You to Know About GMOs", 2016). It becomes tough for a farmer because even when they don’t want to grow the GMOs there is a big chance they will end up in their own fields. When GMO seed gets into an NON-GMO farmer’s field, they GMO seeds become plants, reproduce, and they made an offspring. Well, the offspring is also a GMO, when that seed creates an offspring that seed will too become a GMO seed. That just goes on and on. “Once the new gene has been introduced, the plant can be bred to create a new strain that passes the gene from generation to generation.” ("Genetically Modified Organisms"). When growing GMO seeds it becomes a little risky, there is a good chance that you will grow Superweeds. Superweeds are weeds that have grown immune to Roundup. Which honestly defeats the whole purpose of Roundup. So many pests have grown …show more content…
There is concern that the protein products by introduced genes may be toxic or allergenic to certain individuals. ("Genetically Modified Organisms"). Scientist experiment with rats, because the rats biological and behavioral characteristics closely resemble humans, and many symptoms of human conditions can be replicated in rats. So finding out that rats get tumors and get organ damage because of the GM seeds. It questions what chemical is giving this effect and why are they still using the GM seeds. Rats fed Monsanto’s GM corn and tiny amounts of Roundup herbicide over a two-year period. The rats developed severe liver and kidney damage. Disturbance in pituitary gland function, and hormonal disruption. Additional findings included increased rates of large tumors and premature deaths. The study was first published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology but was later retracted due to pressure by pro-GMO scientists and groups. It was later republished in Environmental Sciences Europe. ("What is Non-GMO? What are genetically modified foods?",