Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been used in agriculture to increase crop yields. Additionally, you will see how scientists use the desired characteristics from one plant species and either grow a hybrid through crossbreeding or insert the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) from one plant into another. Research two GMO case studies on the Internet. Then, write a two-page essay that addresses the issues below. Compare the views expressed in the Fedoroff et al. (pp. 222223) and Aher, Swami, and Sengupta (pp. 225227) articles from your textbook to the views expressed in your chosen case studies regarding using GMO crops as a part of the U.S. food supply and regarding techniques to feed future populations. How do your case studies address sustainability, and which methods/solutions do they suggest to use to feed future populations? What are your thoughts and opinion about using GMOs in U.S. food supplies? Your assignment should be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. Provide an APA-formatted reference for each case study you research and any other reference you use. The APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed.
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