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With all of the controversy around genetically modified (GM) foods, 【sorting】 through huge volumes of information can seem like a daunting task.

With all of the controversy around genetically modified (GM) foods, sorting through huge volumes of information can seem like a 【daunting】 task.

A 【proposed】 benefit of GM foods is that they can potentially produce higher crop yields, which could help by feeding more people in developing countries.

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They are also cited as more economical, despite the 【initial】 higher cost of the seeds.

A tomato, for instance, can be engineered to stay fresher for longer, thereby 【extending】 its shelf life in the supermarket.

Yet another benefit that is believed to occur from GM technology is that crops can be engineered to withstand weather 【fluctuations】 and extremes.

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A proposed benefit of GM foods is that they can potentially produce higher crop 【yields】, which could help by feeding more people in developing countries.

【Issues】 With GM Foods

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A worrisome issue in GM foods is the ability of a food to 【trigger】 an allergy in humans.

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