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GMOS are organisms that have been artificially modified to produce new or altered characteristic. These organisms are modified by
scientists in a laboratory. The method involves altering the genetic code of plants and animals to produce desired traits. Most of the crops
in the United States, including wheat and corn, have been genetically modified.
Supporters of GMOs include large corporations and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a government agency responsible for
monitoring food safety. Crops made from GMOs produce large quantities of food. Supporters of GMOs cite that there needs to be more
food to keep up with the growing population. However, corporations also want to sell their products and increase profits. They support
GMOs because there is a lot of money to be made from selling engineered food.
GMO supporters state that genetically modified foods are safe and do not pose health risks. However, there have not been enough
studies to prove these claims. The fact is that most crops are sprayed with toxic chemicals to protect them from bugs and pests.
Genetically modified organisms are designed to resist pesticides, so the chemicals do not affect the plant. However, the concern is that
these chemicals are causing health problems in humans. For this reason, many countries have banned the use of GMOS.