Look at the “Why Say Yes / Why Say No” section of the article. Consider which side you agree more with. Were there other details in the article that could be considered pros and cons? Identify one more pro and one con from the rest of the article and add each to the list. Which side do you think is more persuasive? Explain your position. Your answer should be one paragraph. Submit your response in the box below. (ok for the last time I think this is the box thing)
3. Improved nutrition, such as higher-than-natural levels of vitamin A, enhances health and quality of life for some people.
4. The effects on the human body of consuming GM food are not fully understood. Rot-resistant tomatoes, for example, are no longer being grown because of questions about possible carcinogens.
Pros: reasons in favor of GMOs
+ major benefits worldwide
+ safe to eat
Cons: reasons against using GMOs
- we need more answers
- impact on the environment