Question

anya is writing an argumentative essay on whether or not genetically modified organisms (gmos) are safe for human consumption in foods. which of the following is an effective claim for her argument?
gmos have been in our food supply for years.
some people believe gmos are healthy.
i think organic foods are a popular alternative to gmos.
scientific research overwhelmingly supports the safety of gmos for human consumption.

Explanation:

An effective claim in an argumentative essay should be a clear, debatable statement that presents a stance.

• "GMOs have been in our food supply for years" is a factual statement, not a claim about safety.
• "Some people believe GMOs are healthy" is a weak statement as it just mentions a belief, not a well - supported stance.
• "I think organic foods are a popular alternative to GMOs" is about organic foods, not directly about the safety of GMOs.
• "Scientific research overwhelmingly supports the safety of GMOs for human consumption" is a clear, debatable claim (as there can be counter - arguments against this) that takes a stance on the safety of GMOs.

Answer:

Scientific research overwhelmingly supports the safety of GMOs for human consumption.