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IELTS Writing Topics | Genetic Engineering
Positives of Genetic Engineering
- Genetic engineering is the practice of manipulating the genes of an organism.
- It is used to produce crops that are more resistant to insects and diseases.
- Some genetically modified crops grow more quickly.
- Some drugs and vaccines are produced by genetic engineering.
- It may become possible to change humans’ genetic characteristics.
- Scientists may use genetic engineering to cure diseases.
- Inherited illnesses would no longer exist.
- Genes could be changed before a baby is born.
- It could also be possible to clone human organs.
- We could all have replacement body parts.
- Humans could live longer, healthier lives.
Negatives of Genetic Engineering
- There are ethical concerns about human genetic engineering.
- Parents might want to choose their children’s characteristics.
- This would be unnatural.
- It would be unacceptable in most religions.
- Soldiers could be cloned from the genes of the strongest people.
- Clones might be used like robots to do certain jobs.
- Clones might even be developed just for organ replacements.
- Society and human evolution would change completely.
- Currently, human genetic engineering is prohibited.
Advantages of Genetically-Modified (GM) Foods
- Farmers can produce crops that grow bigger and faster.
- Some GM crops are more resistant to disease or insects.
- This could be important for food production in developing countries.
- Faster growing cereals, fruit and vegetables will mean more profit.
- GM foods can be modified to look perfect.
- They may be more attractive to customers.
Disadvantages of Genetically-Modified (GM) Foods
- There may be risks involved in the genetic engineering of foods.
- GM crops might change whole ecosystems.
- Food chains could be broken if crops are resistant to predators.
- Organic foods are produced without chemicals or genetic modification.
- Organic farming may be slower and more expensive.
- However, the environment is not damaged by fertilisers or pesticides.
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