Genetic Engineering Persuasive Essay

Introduction: ¬¬¬¬¬¬ People have been manipulating the genetic make-up of plants and animals for countless generations. This is referred to as traditional cross breeding and involves selecting plants and animals with the most desirable characteristics (e.g. disease resistance, high yield, good meat quality) for breeding the next generation. Today’s techniques use new ways of identifying particular characteristics and transferring them between living organisms. For example, it is now possible to make a copy of a particular gene from the cells of a plant, animal or microbe, and insert the copy into the cells of another organism to give a desired characteristic. Foods derived from genetically modified organisms are called “GM foods” or “Frankenfood”. Most of the GM foods produced so far are GM plants, for example corn plants with a gene that makes them resistant to insect attack, or soybeans with a modified fatty acid content that makes the

We live in a world where technology is constantly changing and evolving for the better, and if w e continue to ignore and make assumptions about genetic engineering. We will not be able to feed our growing population. Both plants and animals can be genetically modified, many people it is not healthy and feel as though chemicals are used, however genetic engineering is no different to natural except the fact that the production of the plant or animal is being made in a lab. Genetic engineering often is used to supply mass amounts of people with ease. As genetically modified foods and animals are usually stronger and take less effort to grow, with many of the animals being engineered to grow at faster rates, especially farm salmon. Those who stand against GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) use pure ignorance to oppose the newly developed technology. After all, the rich and well-fed do not understands what problems those who are experiencing malnourishment