The Controversy of Genetically Modified Foods<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I. \u00a0What makes foods genetically modified?<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.\u00a0 What is the process that foods undergo to become modified? (Genetically Modified Foods, 1995)<\/p>\n
What are the differences between GM and other forms of breeding?\u00a0 (Genetically Modified Foods, 1995) ( Ruth, 2003)<\/p>\n
C.\u00a0 Thesis: In order to reach the truth about GMOs, much more testing and research will have to be done.\u00a0 While no amount of scientific research will please those with moral issues surrounding GMOs, there is a solution to the issue.\u00a0 The solution, however, is still being developed and carries with it a great deal of controversy itself: labeling of GMOs.<\/p>\n
II.\u00a0 Positive Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.\u00a0 The first positive aspect is…Will there be an effect on taste and quality?<\/p>\n
1. Everyone wants better tasting foods and year round.\u00a0 GMO\u2019s can work to achieve this goal.\u00a0 PATHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B.\u00a0 In addition\/ The second positive…..Can the nutrients be increased?<\/p>\n
1. Just as milk is required to contain vitamin D so that the calcium can be absorbed, GM foods can be required to have vitamins to support healthy lifestyles.\u00a0 ETHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C. Will crop yields be increased?<\/p>\n
1. With growing populations and pushing the carrying capacity of our planet, more food will better help us to combat our overpopulation and overuse of resources.\u00a0 ETHOS<\/p>\n
2. In countries where hunger is currently an issue, there may be hope for better crop yields and thus, more third world countries could grow their own food and not rely on extensive support from other countries. PATHOS<\/p>\n
3. It is estimated that biotechnologies, if introduced into Africa would increase crop yields by 10 to 15 percent (Piore, 2003). LOGOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D.\u00a0 An Alternative to Pesticide Usage<\/p>\n
1. Pesticides are not popular and do have an impact of the environment.\u00a0 GMO\u2019s offer the chance for foods to have a higher tolerance to pests genetically rather than dousing them in pesticides throughout the year.\u00a0 LOGO<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E.\u00a0 New Products can be created<\/p>\n
1. Whether created by artificial selection, hybridization or the recombination of DNA, new foods could be created.<\/p>\n
III. \u00a0(On the other hand\/However, there are also\u2026) Negative Aspects of Genetically Modified Foods<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A.\u00a0 Cross Pollination of GM crops and non-GM crops<\/p>\n
1. Pollen can be carried by a number of methods such as bees, wind and other animals that travel great distances.\u00a0 The introduction of GM crops could potentially contaminate regular crops from great distances (Herbert, 2002).\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B.\u00a0 Is there potential to lose some biodiversity?<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 C.\u00a0 Ethical Concerns<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1.Tampering with nature by mixing genes among species. ETHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 D.\u00a0 Unknown Health Effects<\/p>\n
1. Because genes from completely different organisms have the potential to be combined, allergens hidden in GM foods could go undetected by the consumer and have drastic allergy problems (Herbert, 2002).\u00a0 LOGOS\/PATHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 E.\u00a0 Gene Transfer<\/p>\n
1. The possibility of gene transfer could be a problem; antibiotic resistance for example could be transferred to unwanted organisms like weeds (Kupier, 2001). LOGOS<\/p>\n
IV.\u00a0 (To solve this\u2026)The Solution: Labeling<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A. Labeling<\/p>\n
1. The expense for testing is high, in Germany a single test of the GM content is about $150, the question then lies: do the costs outweigh the benefits (Betts, 2000).\u00a0 LOGOS<\/p>\n
2. The process of identifying GM genes in organisms is difficult and is not yet perfected; much more testing would need to be completed for reliable results (Lappe & Bailey, 1998).\u00a0 ETHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B.\u00a0 Education of Public<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. Allow public to choose what they eat!\u00a0 ETHOS\/PATHOS<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2. Establish guidelines like that of organic foods, several labeling systems\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 of certain ingredients are already mandatory.\u00a0 LOGOS<\/p>\n
V.\u00a0 Conclusion<\/p>\n
A.\u00a0 Restate: In order to reach the truth about GMOs, much more testing and research will have to be done.\u00a0 A solution, however, is still being developed and carries with it a great deal of controversy itself: labeling of GMOs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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