Q. Why are GM or genetically modified foods such a controversy in the world today? Are they truly dangerous or are people being over cautious? Discuss.
GM or genetically modified food are crops that have their genes modified to make them herbicide resistant, pest resistant etc. Therefore, this has raised concerns with public intrest groups, enviromentalists and many more that if these foods are safe for consumption and are not just the agriculture section pursuing profit.
In my opinion, these people are being over cautious, as there have currently been no harmful effects of the food on humans, other than allergies. I strongly support GM food as they can help solve the problem of food shortages, and insufficent food to feed countries, these can also help increase the production rate and lessen the possibility of the crops being destroyed in droughts of harsh colds. Therefore, I feel that is there are no ill effects on us and there are more benefits than normal crops, there is no need for making a mountain out of a molehill and they should let this matter rest.
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