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GMOs are genetically modified organism. They work by taking the genes of another organism that possess a specific trait (gene) like resistance to pesticides or possessing “natural” pest proof superpowers. It is hailed as marvel and a miracle of science, but it is quite the contrary. While GMOs are helpful in many ways, however, they have drawbacks that are concealed, such drawbacks which are contained from the consumer. GMOs have the high potential to cause unwanted environmental side-effects…

Planning Your Call/Visit Assignment The controversy surrounding mandatory labeling of modified genetically organisms (GMO) has been going around for about a decade. Farmers, food producers, and the food industry at large are leading a legal battle to fight any decision that would require the adoption of mandatory labeling. Conversely, consumers have raised serious concerns about food containing genetically modified organisms. The United States of America are still the lead producer of…

With a population of 7 billion, Earth doesn’t have enough space and farmers to feed everyone, let alone the estimated population of 9 billion come 2050. Scientists are attempting to solve this hunger issue by creating genetically modified food, which is capable of growing in harsh conditions, has more nutritional benefits, and its production can lead to a lower food price. These genetically modified organisms (GMO) don’t come without problems though. Growing of GMOs can cause environmental…

Genetically modified organisms prove to be essential to the growth and success of developing countries. Since 2010, about 1.02 billion people go hungry internationally. Many of these people are from developing areas such as countries in Africa. Genetically modified organisms, as shown above, increase yield gain, and decrease insect destruction and pesticide usage. Many genetically modified organisms provide nutrients that would normally be unavailable to these developing countries. Vitamin A is…

In the world today there is a large scale discussion over Genetically Modified Organisms or GMOs. The debate is about whether or not foods with GMO ingredients should be labeled or not. People have been modifying the genetic makeup of foods for ages by selectively breeding plants for the traits that are more useful (Editors, Scientific American). A GMO is made from a process in which genes are removed from one organism and put into another. The goal is to achieve a more desired trait, (GMO Foods…

Mandatory labeling of Genetically Modified food (GM) also known as Genetically engineered (GE) or Genetically Modified organisms (GMO’s) has become controversial and a debatable topic in our society. Today, more than 170 million acres plants varieties of GM crops and the US still remain as the largest producers harvesting about 43% of total GM crops (Hallman et. al, 2013). Lessick et al., 2002 stated that about 60% of processed foods sold in US supermarkets contain a GM ingredient. Proponents…

Different countries have gotten involved in trying to fix the problem, but nothing that has been done so far has worked. Most of what has been done to this point in order to make GMOs more widely accepted in Africa is the introduction of GM crops and food products. There has been colossal amounts of food and money attempted to be donated in order to address the hunger problems in Africa. Large amounts of this food has been genetically modified in some way, which could have extinguished…

However, many people believe that consumers have the right to know if GMO’s are in their foods. Consumers want the right to to choose what they eat. Many people have safety concerns and are unsure if GMO’s have long termed effects. They feel that there is not enough research done to determine or prove that GMO’s are not harmful. Downtoearth.org also insists that “ Few choices in our daily lives are as important as the food choices we make for ourselves and our families. We should be the ones in…

All About that Label A pack of cigarettes comes with a caution in bold, red letters to those who might purchase it, yet products containing organisms that have been genetically spliced or modified are often hidden in plain sight with little warning regarding its ingredients. Consumers should be able to make knowledgeable decisions about what they are buying and consuming rather than purchasing blindly without consequence. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires labeling of…

The Truth About GMOs: Persuasive Essay The discussion of genetically modified organisms (or GMOs) can cause quite a heated debate. GMOs are created by a process called genetic engineering, also known as genetic modification. During this laboratory process, the DNA of one species is removed and then added to the genetic makeup of another species (Smith, GMO Education). GMOs can supposedly increase yield, produce herbicide/insecticide tolerant crops, and in some instances they have benefited…