8. Do you believe that GM crops are safe to eat? Why or why not? You must back u

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8. Do you believe that GM crops are safe to eat? Why or why not? You must back up your arguments with facts and references. 9. Many consumers feel that all GM foods should be clearly labeled so that the consumer can choose whether or not to purchase these products. Some states and consumers are forcing the issue and laws have been passed to make companies label their foods so that the consumer will know what they are buying and if these foods contain any GM (genetically modified) products. These websites discusses the hazards of genetically modified foods: https://www.organicconsumers.org and https://foodrevolution.org/blog/former-pro-gmo-scientist/. There are many others if you are interested such as: https://responsibletechnology.org/10-Reasons-to-Avoid-GMOs Many holistic veterinarians also believe that GMO foods should be avoided for your pets.: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/11/14/genetically- modified-corn.aspx Have you ever bothered to look at the produce labels (PLU) on the fruits and vegetables that you buy in the supermarket? Did you know that the 4 or 5 digit codes on that apple you ate for lunch will tell you whether that apple is organic or commercially grown? If your label has 4 digits, this means that it was "conventionally grown, but not organic". If the label/sticker has 5 digits, and begins with a 9, it indicates a fruit or vegetable that was organically grown. A 5 digit code that starts with an 8 means that the vegetable/fruit was genetically modified For example, if an orange has a sticker with a 6584 code, the orange would have been grown from unaltered seed with the possible use of fertilizers and pesticides. Another orange with a sticker with the numbers "96584" would have been grown organically. An orange that contains a label with the numbers "86584" would be genetically altered This website may interest you: Understanding produce labels: http://betterchoices.co/wp/understanding-fresh-produce-labels What is your opinion on genetically modified foods? Would you refuse to purchase foods that have been genetically modified? Explain and cite examples for your reasons 10. Why do you think that the USDA and other government agencies do not want these products labeled?

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8. GM crops are safe to eat and good for health as they can be modified to provide complete nutritional benefit. Multiple vitamins and minerals can be induced by adjusting the genetic profile of the plant.

And the United Nation, through their food and agricultural department has suggested that the best way to overcome vitamin A defucidefi is by growing GM plants.

10. Because it will create a havoc among the consumers.

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