Question

What are some of the issues or problems that arise because of GMO's? (Ethical, or environmental,).

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Genetically modified organisms are created by introducing genetic material from a different organism through genetic engineering and are used to design plants to make them more tougher,nutritious and better in taste.Nowadays a lots of fruits and vegetables are available in market that are genetically modified.Although there are some benefits associated with these GMOs,there are certain drawbacks too,that accounts for potential effects on health and the environment.Some of them are:

1. Allergic Reactions - Some of the GMO foods have the tendency to trigger allergic reactions.This is due to the presence of genes from an allergen,food that prompts allergic reactions if consumed.
2. Cancer promoting -Researchers believe that consuming GMO food can cause cancer in the long run.This is because cancer which is caused due to the mutations in DNA can be aggravated by introducing new genes into the body in the form GMOs.
3. Antibacterial resistance -Although by genetically modifying a crop's resistance to disease or tolerance to herbicides can be increased,it could affect the ability of people to fight against illness.The genes in the food can transfer to the cell or the bacteria that thrives in the gut and make them resistant to drugs,which could then pass on to humans.
4. Out crossing - It refers to the risk of mixing of genes from certain GMA plants with the conventional crops.There are incidences where GMO corps that were approved as animal feed or for industrial purpose are being used in food meant for human consumption.