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    JANMAR R.

    CORRAL BSA-2A ASSIGNMENT ON GMO


    1. How would you reconcile the advantages and disadvantages that GMOs bring to
    humans?
    Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are a complex issue that has both positive and
    negative consequences for humans. On the positive side, GMOs have the potential to
    dramatically increase food security. GMOs can enhance yields and reduce food waste by
    creating crops that are resistant to pests and diseases or can survive in hard environments. This
    is especially crucial in feeding the world's rising population and ensuring that everyone has
    access to nutritional foods. Furthermore, GMOs can be changed to increase their nutritional
    value, perhaps treating vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

    However, there are concerns about the possible dangers of genetically modified organisms.
    The long-term health consequences of eating genetically modified foods are not completely
    understood. There is also the chance that modified genes will accidentally move to wild plants,
    with unexpected consequences for ecosystems. Furthermore, greater reliance on herbicide-
    resistant GMOs may result in the creation of superweeds that require even stronger pesticides.
    Finding a balance between leveraging GMOs' promise for food security and avoiding potential
    dangers is critical. This necessitates continual study, clear labeling, and open communication
    among scientists, politicians, and the general public.

    2. When do you think should the pursuit of GMOs research stop?


    The pursuit of GMO research shouldn't necessarily stop entirely. A more productive
    approach might be to shift focus based on emerging risks and benefits. Research could slow
    down if potential risks outweigh clear benefits, or if existing GMOs adequately address current
    needs. Conversely, significant breakthroughs in safety or the discovery of critical solutions to
    malnutrition could warrant increased research efforts. Continuous assessment and regulation
    are critical to ensuring that GMO research is in the best interests of humanity and the
    environment, finding a balance between innovation and caution.

    3. Is genetic engineering a pure scientific process or it is indeed an act of humans


    playing like god?
    Genetic engineering is fundamentally a scientific process. It involves using our knowledge of
    DNA, the building blocks of life, to modify genes in organisms. Scientists employ tools and
    strategies based on proven biological principles to attain their goals. In this regard, it is no
    different than other scientific advances such as selective breeding in agriculture or the use of
    antibiotics to combat bacteria.

    However, the ethical consequences of genetic engineering are complex. We are changing
    the fundamental structure of living things, and the implications are broad. This ability to
    influence life raises problems about who decides which qualities are desirable, as well as the
    potential for ecosystem disruption. While the science itself is straightforward, the questions
    about how and why to use it have a moral dimension that extends beyond the completely
    scientific.

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