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GMOs

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Ideally, the use of genetic engineering in the improvement of production in a region is

crucial in the development of performance in the region. However, sceptics have provided a

new approach into the possible adverse effects that GMOs might have on the population. The

use of genetic engineering has resulted in the loss of nutritional value that is gained from

plants in preference of the quantity of production. As such, it allows for the attainment of

quantity with compromise on the aspect of quality in plant species. Moreover, the use of

genetic engineering, has presented an issue with the development of cancerous development

in consumers. Ideally, the utilization of genetic engineering poses a collection of risks that

may necessitate the increased analysis by scientists in the reduction of possible risk to

consumers in the region (Landrigan, 2015). Moreover, the use of genetic engineering poses

the risk of developing issues with allergens in the community. As such, it poses a higher risk

for consumers in the region.

The use of GMO planting requires the use of growth enhancers that may have a

secondary effect on the organisms that are present in the good chain. The growth enhancers

are tailored to improve performance of the crop, serving to improve the overall output that is

earned. However, the use of such an approach presents a risk to the community where

animals are the secondary consumers of a particular crop. As such, it leads to the

development of issues with toxicity passing on the animals, which might present issues when

the animal is consumed by the population.

The use of GMOs in the development of food in the community presents an issue with

antibiotic resistance. The use of genetic alteration leads to the development of issues with

human cells and bacteria that are present in the gastrointestinal tract. As such, it results in the

development of resistance with development of issues with disease development. The genetic

material is transferred to the organism to allow for the development of antibiotic resistance,
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increasing the odds of poor health. As such, GMOs present an issue with the natural reaction

of the body to diseases.

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References

Landrigan, P. J., & Benbrook, C. (2015). GMOs, herbicides, and public health. N Engl J

Med, 373(8), 693-695.