A genetically modified organisms is a type of living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering. Unstable combinations of plants, animals, bacteria and viral genes creates a new form of science that does not ever occur through traditional crossbreeding methods. Today, many people question the use of GMOs knowing that, as with anything, there are many benefits as well as fallbacks. GMOs have become a major part of our society and food supply today. It is pretty much impossible to find something that doesn’t contain or have been effected be a genetically modified organism is some way or form. Researchers have discovered that GMOs reduce the need for herbicides, pesticides, and the greenhouse emissions utilize less fossil fuels. Most of all, GMOs contain the ability to manipulate foods in order to increase desirable components and nutrients, as well as …show more content…
For example, watermelons are picked based on size, seeds, better color, which is why our food today is so different from the food they would’ve eaten in the 1900s. Even ninety-eight percent of the corn we eat and use for corn syrup, candy, and sodas are genetically modified. We live in a world consumed of GMOs, only escaping them through eating organic foods. Americans food supply is based solely on these chemicals. Although we believe we’re helping the world or providing a heathier alternative, our desires have been changed and focused on money and the profits acquired from thousands of farmers across the nation. These chemicals have grow out of hand and become destructive, degrading microorganisms in the soil and every single aspect of the food industry and supply we have access to in today’s society. Unless we maintain control of our GMOs, we may very well be in danger of harming our very existence in the generations to