Keith Yoshni B.

Guevarra

BSIT – 12A

Comparing Crop Production Method

 Growing GMO Crop

• Capable of accurately identifying desirable characteristics

• Possesses a genetic resistance to illnesses or pests

• Researchers are able to quickly insert a single pacific characteristic into DNA

 Similarities

• The desired characteristics may be readily detected

• The plant's life cycle and development are comparable

• The plant's safety and nutritional value are comparable

 Growing non-GMO Crop

• It is possible to single out desirable characteristics. It is possible that it will take a

considerable length of time (decades) to locate.

• Pests and diseases are kept under control with the use of pesticides and other farming
procedures

• Individually, desirable qualities cannot be maintained throughout time.

 Benefits of GMO crops

• Because they use less pesticide, land, and water than conventional farming does.
GMOs contribute to decrease expenses associated with food production, which in turn
results in cheaper pricing for consumers.

• Genetically modified organisms assist farmers to be better stewards of the

environment by enabling them to produce more crops on less area while using fewer
pesticides and less water. These benefits farmers of all sizes.

• Has the potential to improve the food's nutritional value

• Reducing the prevalence of both hunting and starvation throughout the globe

• Contribute to a reduction in the costs incurred by both farmers and consumers as a

result of increased agricultural output and growth despite adverse environmental
conditions
 Risk of GMO crops

• Consuming GMO food might result in an allergic response.

• Consumption of foods containing GMOs has been linked to an increased risk of

developing cancer.

• Some genetically modified organisms (GMOs) include genes that render them immune
to the effects of certain antibiotics. It is possible for people to acquire this resistance.

• Out crossing is a term used to describe the possibility of genes from certain GMO
plants combining with genes from traditional crops.

• The presence of genetically modified organisms, which have been authorized for use
as animal feed or in industrial settings, in foods intended for human consumption.

Critical Thinking in Pairs

Step 1: I am against GMOs

Step 2:

1. I am against GMOs because even although current research suggests that GMO foods
are safe, there is some concern around their long-term safety and environmental
impact.

2. Some people believe that GMO foods have more potential to trigger allergic
reactions. This is because they may contain genes from an allergen, a food that prompts
an allergic reaction.

3. In the absence of credible independent long-term feeding studies, the safety of GMO
is unknown. Increasingly, citizens are taking matters in their own hands and choosing to
opt out of the GMO experiment.

Step 3:

In the case of genetically modified organisms, sometimes known as GMOs, the

DNA of a virus, bacteria, or other more sophisticated form of life has been transformed
in order to serve a specific function. Research into the fundamental properties of genes
and other biological processes, the production of proteins derived from animals, the
remediation of genetic flaws, and the enhancement of plant and animal species are all
examples of these kinds of uses. The result is the production of gene combinations in
plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses that do not exist in nature and cannot be produced
by conventional techniques of cross-breeding. Producing genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) is driven in large part by the desire to better animals and plants. Because the
global population is expected to reach over 9 billion by the year 2050, it is imperative
that there be a workable alternative for the production of food. The use of food
biotechnology may sometimes result in criticism from consumer organizations as well as
anti-biotechnology sentiment from activist groups. When it comes to the wellbeing of
humans, there is a widespread belief that foods containing GMOs have undergone
insufficient testing to determine whether or not they include unanticipated allergies or
toxins, which may result in negative outcomes. However, research suggests that
genetically modified organisms (GMOs) might be of great assistance in many different
 nations. I believe that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are more beneficial to us
than they are harmful because of their ability to increase crop yield, increase the
efficiency among farmers growing these crops, and their ability to be genetically
engineered to be resistant to disease and pests that could harm the crops. Despite the
various arguments that GMOs do more harm than good to us, I believe that they are
more beneficial to us than they are harmful. Now first and foremost, the most essential
reason why genetically modified organisms are important is because of their capacity to
boost agricultural productivity. The creatures in question may be modified genetically by
scientists in order to pass on desirable characteristics. For instance, higher quantities of
grain, poultry, pigs, and so on and so on. It should come as no surprise that this is
groundbreaking for poor nations all throughout the globe. It has been shown that the
use of GMOs results in an increase in agricultural output. An examination of a research
project that lasted for 21 years and focused on genetically modified maize reveals that
there was an increase in crop output based on the data that was obtained.

Step 4:

 Scientific Issues

In the case of genetically modified organisms, sometimes known as GMOs, the

DNA of a virus, bacteria, or other more sophisticated form of life has been transformed
in order to serve a specific function. Research into the fundamental properties of genes
and other biological processes, the production of proteins derived from animals, the
remediation of genetic flaws, and the enhancement of plant and animal species are all
examples of these kinds of uses. The result is the production of gene combinations in
plants, animals, bacteria, and viruses that do not exist in nature and cannot be produced
by conventional techniques of cross-breeding. Producing genetically modified organisms
(GMOs) is driven in large part by the desire to better animals and plants. Because the
global population is expected to reach over 9 billion by the year 2050, it is imperative
that there be a workable alternative for the production of food. The use of food
biotechnology may sometimes result in criticism from consumer organizations as well as
anti-biotechnology sentiment from activist groups. When it comes to the wellbeing of
humans, there is a widespread belief that foods containing GMOs have undergone
insufficient testing to determine whether or not they include unanticipated allergies or
toxins, which may result in negative outcomes. However, research suggests that
genetically modified organisms (GMOs) might be of great assistance in many different
nations. I believe that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are more beneficial to us
than they are harmful because of their ability to increase crop yield, increase the
efficiency among farmers growing these crops, and their ability to be genetically
engineered to be resistant to disease and pests that could harm the crops. Despite the
various arguments that GMOs do more harm than good to us, I believe that they are
more beneficial to us than they are harmful. Now first and foremost, the most essential
reason why genetically modified organisms are important is because of their capacity to
boost agricultural productivity. The creatures in question may be modified genetically by
scientists in order to pass on desirable characteristics. For instance, higher quantities of
grain, poultry, pigs, and so on and so on. It should come as no surprise that this is
groundbreaking for poor nations all throughout the globe. It has been shown that the
use of GMOs results in an increase in agricultural output. An examination of a research
 project that lasted for 21 years and focused on genetically modified maize reveals that
there was an increase in crop output based on the data that was obtained.

 Social Issues

Scientists have been using genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, for many
years now in order to produce things that nature just cannot. From seedless
watermelons to superfoods that can thrive in harsh environments, agriculture has come
a long way. However, there is still debate over whether or not genetically modified
organisms (GMOs) are beneficial. GMOs have been used by humans for many years, and
studies have shown that there are advantages as well as dangers to the practice of
making an organism that would never develop naturally. These potential downsides and
upsides are very important to the functioning of society. They are essential for evolution
to take place, regardless of whether or not they are beneficial. The functionalist theory
is used to three potential drawbacks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in order
to demonstrate that each of these potential drawbacks is part of a system that
contributes to the growth of GMOs, science, and more than that: life. The influence on
the human body, the effect on agriculture, and how it may even damage the legal
system are the three major drawbacks of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Step 5:

An organism is said to be genetically modified if the gene of one organism is

transferred to another organism in a laboratory setting with the intention of altering or
bettering the characteristics of the target organism. The name given to this brand-new
species is transgenic, but we'll refer to it in the future as a GMO. A method known as
selective breeding is commonly used to produce genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
for both plants and animals. In this procedure, plants are selected that have certain
desired characteristics, such as resilience to insects, resistance to bacteria, resistance to
weather, resistance to pesticides, and the list could go on and on. A genetically modified
organism may also be produced by a process that takes place in the laboratory. This
process involves the transfer or addition of genes from one plant to another in order to
get the desired result in the new plant. This method is often used on crops in order to
generate plants that are resistant to pests, extreme weather, or herbicides; the resulting
products are referred to as Genetically Modified Crops (GM crops). Today, genetically
modified organisms (GMOs) are available for purchase. More than seventy-five percent
of the preprocessed foods sold in our neighborhood stores today are derived from
genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As of right now, there have been no reports
suggesting that GMOs are harmful to humans in any way. GMOs are treated the same
way as any other naturally occurring food source by the Food and Drug Administration
and other regulatory agencies. When this is taken into consideration, there is no
research being done on GMOs. At present moment, foods that have been genetically
modified are exempt from the need that they be labeled. We do not know whether
genetically modified organisms will have a negative impact on humans, ecosystems, or
the environment. The only thing we can do is read the material that is provided to us
and come to our own conclusions about it.