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GMO- Joseph Wronkiewicz (Benefits (Plants can be made to be able to…
GMO- Joseph Wronkiewicz
Concerns
They can have chemicals that make antibiotics less effective.
Citation: “some GMO foods have had antibiotic features added to them so they are resistant to certain diseases and viruses. When humans eat them, these antibiotics features persist in our bodies and make actual antibiotic medications less effective, according to Iowa State University” (
CNN
).
They could contain toxic chemicals.
Citation: “There is concern that the protein products of introduced genes may be toxic or allergenic to certain individuals” (
Learn Genetics
).
They could be exposed to radiation.
Citation: "some foods have been developed through a process of chemical or irradiation mutagenesis. (Pamela Ronald)
Benefits
Plants can be made to be able to survive drought.
Citation: “engineer a drought-resistant breed of corn affect the crop’s ability to both attain and retain water” (
MIT
).
They can be made to contain more vitamin A.
Citation: "the end product has shown to have increased levels of vitamin A" (Top 10 Archive).
They can be made to resist certain diseases and bugs.
Citation: “Some GMO foods have been modified to make them more resistant to insect pests” (
Pros & Cons of GMO Foods
).
They can help diabetic people.
Citation: "if you are diabetic today, or if you know any relatives or friends who are diabetic, they are being kept alive with the GMO technology, GMO insulin" (Rob Saik).
Claim: GMOs can be made to be resistant to certain bugs.
Citation: “Some GMO foods have been modified to make them more resistant to insect pests” (
Pros and Cons of GMO Foods
).
Counter Claim:One GMO crop which is corn is resistant to bugs but produces a pollen that pollinators(bees/butterflies)get that pollen stuck to them and the pollinators basically choke on that and slowly die.
Counter Argument: The natural herbicide is made for only to target one species.
Claim: They could have chemicals that are toxic to humans.
Citation: “There is concern that the protein products of introduced genes may be toxic or allergenic to certain individuals” (
Learn Genetics
).
Counter Claim: Some GMO foods are labeled GMO and side affects in certain areas. Not all GMO food are toxic many help feed people with no result of death. The GMO foods could prevent cancer/illness that normal foods cause.
Counter Argument: Not all places require GMO labeling so people don't always know if they are eating GMOs and what the side effects are.