GMOs
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS 1
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS 2
Abstract
Currently a massive debate has formed over the use and labeling of genetically modified crops. These crops have had their genes altered to allow them to fend off insects, weeds, draught, and become more nutritious. The debate has exploded in California, the largest agricultural state that will set precedence with its decision for the future of the union. No scientific evidence has been found that GM crops are unsafe for human life or the environment but still persistence presses on.
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS 3
Genetically Engineered Crops: It’s Best for the Environment Genetically Modified crops have become a pressing health and environmental concern in the past twenty years that has sparked debates on the use and labeling of such crops. GM crops are staple crops such as corn, cotton, wheat, etc. that have had their genes scientifically altered to “turn on” genes already found in the crops. These “turned on” genes allow the GM crops to resists draught, fight off insects, reduce the need for pesticides, or possibly transcribe vaccines into the crops. The debate over GM crops being used and labeled in our grocery stores as genetically modified is brought to the forefront in the US in the state of California. California is by far the largest agricultural state in the union which consequently means that California’s decision will be used as precedence for the rest of the union on the topic of GM crops and their wholesale. Genetically manufactured crops should not be marked with a sticker in supermarkets and should be grown without penalty but with restrictions in the United States. GM crops are one of the biggest scientific
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS 2
Abstract
Currently a massive debate has formed over the use and labeling of genetically modified crops. These crops have had their genes altered to allow them to fend off insects, weeds, draught, and become more nutritious. The debate has exploded in California, the largest agricultural state that will set precedence with its decision for the future of the union. No scientific evidence has been found that GM crops are unsafe for human life or the environment but still persistence presses on.
GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS 3
Genetically Engineered Crops: It’s Best for the Environment Genetically Modified crops have become a pressing health and environmental concern in the past twenty years that has sparked debates on the use and labeling of such crops. GM crops are staple crops such as corn, cotton, wheat, etc. that have had their genes scientifically altered to “turn on” genes already found in the crops. These “turned on” genes allow the GM crops to resists draught, fight off insects, reduce the need for pesticides, or possibly transcribe vaccines into the crops. The debate over GM crops being used and labeled in our grocery stores as genetically modified is brought to the forefront in the US in the state of California. California is by far the largest agricultural state in the union which consequently means that California’s decision will be used as precedence for the rest of the union on the topic of GM crops and their wholesale. Genetically manufactured crops should not be marked with a sticker in supermarkets and should be grown without penalty but with restrictions in the United States. GM crops are one of the biggest scientific
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