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IELTS Writing Topics | Genetic Engineering
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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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