GMO Foods

GMO Foods

- In my opinion I think GMO foods should be in stores if they're modifications aren't harmful to us or the environment. I think that because if they don't cause harm and actually help they can be very beneficial.

- 87% of people want GMOs labelled- 53% of people don't want GMOs - 88% of corn is genetically modified- 94% of soybeans are genetically modified- there are approximately 30,000 GMOs on grocery store shelves

Should GMOs Be in Stores?

- GMO foods (genetically modified organism) are foods that have their DNA changed to withstand either temperature, predators, or droughts. They modify the foods my using methods of genetic engineering.

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What is a GMO?

Examples

- Some examples of GMO foods include: - soybeans- corn - cotton - papayas- summer squash- alfalfa- tomatos- sugar beets

Pros and Cons of GMOs

- Pros of GMOs include: - crops last longer- use for pesticides decreases- foods have a longer shelf life for easier shipping - growth rate increasesCons of GMOs include: - cause new allergies- cause new diseases- kill off wildlife - deformation