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Describe the pros and
cons of using genetically
modified crops as a food
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The possible benefits of genetic engineering include:
More nutritious food.
Tastier food.
Disease- and drought-resistant plants that require fewer environmental resources (such as water and fertilizer)
Less use of pesticides.
Increased supply of food with reduced cost and longer shelf life.
Faster growing plants and animals.
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