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A 7 page paper which argues that gene technology in the production of food will cause more problems than it will solve. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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even many of the most impoverished nations are taking sides, arguing that gene technology is dangerous to human health. As we can see, even from this brief introduction, gene technology
in the food industry is very controversial and complex. The following paper examines the issues and conditions, arguing that gene technology in food causes more problems than it solves.
Gene Technology: The Basics Gene technology involves something known as biotechnology which is a traditional science. According to one author, or organization, "Humans have been improving foods throughout history-since
the earliest wheat cultivated by the Egyptians around 8,000 BC-by incorporating the beneficial characteristics of plants and animals through the use of selective breeding" (The Australian Food and Grocery Councils
Food Science Bureau, 2004). With gene technology we have a more modern approach to tampering with the natural process of plants. For example, with traditional natural methods a plant or
animal will grow at a very normal, but comparatively slow rate. "Gene technology can help overcome these disadvantages" as it allows for the transfer of desired characteristics in a relatively
short period of time (The Australian Food and Grocery Councils Food Science Bureau, 2004). In many ways gene technology allows for the acceleration of the development of new plants
that can produce food which is argued to offer many benefits to people, and the planet. "This includes foods with better nutritional and health properties, such disease prevention, greater flavour,
longer shelf life and less reliance on chemicals for production" (The Australian Food and Grocery Councils Food Science Bureau, 2004). It is believed that if particular plants, for example, have
various beneficial components, in relationship to fighting diseases etc., then these biological components can be increased and/or enhanced to truly benefit people. Gene Technology: The Pros As alluded
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