Discuss the likely advantages and problems arising from the introduction of genetically modified agricultural crops.

... Discuss the likely advantages and problems arising from the introduction of genetically modified agricultural crops. There is a ever increasing debate regarding genetically modified crops in today's society, the simplest definition of a genetically modified organism is one in which the genetic structure has been changed in a way that does not occur naturally. In agriculture, genetic engineering allows simple genetic traits to be transferred to crop plants from natural relatives. Genetically modifying the human food supply is a much discussed issue, with scientists all over the world arguing on each side which is likely to continue. Pro GM lobbyist argue that GM crops have many advantages such as; healthier foods, crops produced more efficiently, crops containing vaccines, more environmentally friendly, GM engineering will also help boost the economy by creating more jobs within the bio technology companies. The arguments put forward against GM crops by many scientists include; there have not

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