Discuss The Likely Advantages And Problems Arising From The Introduction Of Genetically Modified Agricultural Crops (standard essay style) The process of genetically modifying crops involves the transfer of selected genes
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Selina Mehmi Discuss The Likely Advantages And Problems Arising From The Introduction Of Genetically Modified Agricultural Crops (standard essay style) The process of genetically modifying crops involves the transfer of selected genes from one crop to another in order to enhance the plant characteristics for economic advantages. The genes can also be from bacteria and viruses. In this essay I will discuss the advantages of using and breeding genetically modified (GM) crops, the disadvantages/ problems arising from this, possible solutions and also a personal opinion. GM crops can have many advantages. One of these is better nutritional content within certain foods. The nutritional content of food can be enhanced to meet dietary requirements and therefore people will have more healthy and balanced diets meeting nutritional guidelines. 1An example of this being done is the genetically modified "golden rice" which has been modified to have higher levels of provitamin A. This is also an...


