What are the advantages and disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms?
Give at least 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages and put it in a chart.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
GMO foods can be modified so that they
provide a complete nutritional profile.
There may be an increased risk of
allergies or food intolerance.
It takes less land to grow more food.
GMO crops can be engineered to
produce higher yields from the same
croplands.
GMO crops can contaminate other fields.
Producing edible vaccines or medicines
Genetically modified crops can cause a
threat to the environment due to the fact
that they are not a natural way to plant
and cultivate plants.
It is economically efficient.
Because GMOs are designed to resist
pests, there will be no need for pesticides
to be used, which means more savings.
Health risks such as unexpected gene
interactions, cancer risks, Antibiotic
resistance and more.
It is known to decrease food prices.
Advanced crops and lower costs can
lead to cheaper food.
It can create more weeds.
Engineered crops can act as mediators in
transferring genes to wild plants, which
can create more weeds.