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Genetic Modification Topic Sentence Outline
Hook: Apparently, GMO food products have taken over 60% of the total global food 
consumption and, chances are that an individual may have consumed these products without 
even realizing it. For instance, about 92% of corn grown in the US is a result of genetically 
modified seeds. 
Thesis Statement: GMOs, particularly foods have been developed in huge quantities and been 
around for some decades hence, increasing a lot of contrary matters concerning the health of 
consumers. There are several benefits of these crops, except a higher percentage of individuals 
have associated it with negative health benefits. So, here’s what to be discovered about the pros 
and cons of GMO products and whether they should be avoided or not.
Support Point 1: The product is designed for extra and better health benefits and, extra fast-
growing. (Norriss, M.L. 32) GMOs offer more nutrients such as minerals or vitamins. For 
example, scientists have created an ear of modified African corn that contains:
 Two times more foliate as compared to traditional corns 170 times as much beta-carotene as traditional ones. 
 Six-time better Vitamin C than the usual corns. 
Support Point 2: Generally, GMOs products are always cheaper. According to, (Quaim, m.k. 
13) the crops are designed to grow proficiently, thus, the farmers can grow a similar quantity of 
crops using less water, less land as well as fewer pesticides than traditional crops. Hence, 
producers can:
 Increase the supply of commercial food with low retail prices which raises a longer shelf 
life of individuals experiencing food shortages. 
o Erik Kobayashi writes in an article, "There's no reason to be scared about this 
research since they provide essential help that allows consumers to adapt to 
changes of climatic conditions and, in doing so, enabling food security."
 Save on valuable resources which may be used on other health issues such as, medicine 
by charging lower costs on nutritious foods like soybeans.
Support Point 3: GMO researchers have produced medicinal foods which are used as vaccines 
or other medicines. For example, productions of potatoes with desirable features like less cancer-
causing matter when fried. 
o According to the study of Pellegrino et al. (2018), “maize containing lower levels of 
mycotoxins to fight cancer was produced and supplied to areas with food shortage 
challenges where corn is used as the main household diet.”
Counterargument Point 1: GMOs foods may cause allergic reactions.  Studies show that GMO products contain other organisms' DNA that can activate some 
allergic reactions in individuals who would not be reactant to the food. 
Counterargument Point 2: GMOs crops may raise the resistance to antibiotics. When 
researchers add another organism’s DNA into another organism cell:
 They may include an additional gene that may be defiant to antibiotics. 
 The antibiotics may kill off plant cells that did not take in added DNA. 
o Stefaan Blancke explains, “People are distinctively more resistant to crops 
involving the transfer of DNA within two distinctive species than one since they 
are believed to be more vulnerable to the natural phenomena.”
Conclusion
 GMO foods have many health advantages compared to the shortcomings, such as greater 
nutritional value.
 Although there are potential dangers, government agencies including The US Food and 
Drug Administration should take the role of regulating GMO products by ensuring they 
are safe for human consumption. Work Cited
Madeline, Kennedy. “Evidence-based Pros and Cons of GMO Foods.” Article: 21 November 
2020. https://www.insider.com/gmo-pros-and-cons
Quaim M.K. "Genetically Modified Crops and Food Security" Journal Bibcode: May 2013 
PLOSO DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0064879