Question

More and more farmers and food manufacturers are genetically modifying their crops
to reduce susceptibility to disease, improve flavor and reduce costs. Do you think
modifying foods genetically is a good idea ? Why or why not ?Use specific reasons
and examples to support your position.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can be defined as organisms (i.e. plants, animals or microorganisms) in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating and/or natural recombination. The technology is often called “modern biotechnology” or “gene technology”, sometimes also “recombination DNA technology” or “genetic engineering”. It allows selected individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another, also between non related species. Foods produced from or using GM organisms are often referred to as GM foods.

GM foods are developed – and marketed – because there is some perceived advantage either to the producer or consumer of these foods. This is meant to translate into a product with a lower price, greater benefit (in terms of durability or nutritional value) or both. Initially GM seed developers wanted their products to be accepted by producers and have concentrated on innovations that bring direct benefit to farmers (and the food industry generally).