Some people think that genetically modified crops are a positive development. Others, however, argue that they are potentially dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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Scientific modifications in farming have undoubtedly, led to a green revolution. It is generally believed that
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advancement is a positive development but it is difficult for a few people to espouse
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thought. They opine it to be potentially hazardous. I personally, side with the latter view and will explain my perspective in the below paragraphs.
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of all, the genetically modified vegetation is certainly appealing to the eye and is tasteful.
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, lots of vegetables available today are huge in size compared to those in earlier days, owing to the technique called hybridization in which any crops can be grown together to obtain benefits of both products.
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, it increases the sale of fruits and vegetables which benefits farmers to a great extent and
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improves the financial situation of society to some extent. On the other side, the alteration made to enhance the appearance and taste usually compromises its quality.
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, local vendors are infamous for injecting ethane injections in apples which makes them sweeter.
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fruits
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artificially ripened in a day and are lacking in essential vitamins and fibres. Consumption of
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items, in the long run, may lead to poor health and various health disorders.
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, the chemicals and various genetic techniques used in agriculture make the land futile.
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, humans suffer at both ends and the potential dangers of
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invention cannot be ignored completely. In nutshell, a scientifically produced crop may seem a good healthy option at
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it is causing much harm which is not anticipated by most people.
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, it is a negative development and I suggest that people should consume organic food for maintaining their health and betterment of
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • genetically modified crops
  • positive development
  • potentially dangerous
  • increased food production
  • improved nutrition
  • reduction in the use of
  • pesticides
  • herbicides
  • enhanced crop resistance
  • pests
  • diseases
  • drought-resistant crops
  • potential environmental harm
  • unknown long-term effects
  • human health
  • cross-contamination
  • non-GMO crops
  • balanced approach
  • careful monitoring
  • regulation
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