Question

Genetically-Modified Organisms (GMOs) are currently being developed for agriculture. Currently commercialized GM crops in the U.S. include soy (94%), cotton (90%), canola (90%), sugar beets (95%), corn (88%), and Hawaiian papaya (more than 50%). The use of GMO crops can reduce agricultural costs to farmers and provide greater crop-yields, possibly helping with issues of food shortages. Although this sounds great, there is still a lot of controversy around the use of GMOs. Which of these is a valid argument on why we should not use GMOs in our food?
Responses

A GMOs do not have any nutritional valueGMOs do not have any nutritional value

B GMO crops are always more expensive to buyGMO crops are always more expensive to buy

C GMO crops are invasive and take over the habitat of local cropsGMO crops are invasive and take over the habitat of local crops

D there is not enough research on long-term effects of eating GMOs

Answer 1

D. There is not enough research on long-term effects of eating GMOs.

This response highlights a valid concern regarding the lack of comprehensive studies on the potential long-term health and environmental effects of consuming GMOs, which is a common argument among those who oppose their use in food. The other options either present inaccuracies or do not represent widely accepted arguments against GMOs.