Question

complete the text with the best transition.

we should continue to genetically modify our food. for years, farmers have modified the genes of fruits and vegetables to make crops more resistant to pests, drought, and harsh temperatures. __________, the world’s burgeoning population relies on the increased yields that genetically modified organisms are able to provide.

by way of illustration

on the contrary

more importantly

Explanation:

To determine the best transition, analyze the relationship between the two sentences. The first sentence about crop resistance and the second about population relying on yields show a progression of importance (yield for population is a more critical reason for GMOs than crop resistance). "By way of illustration" is for examples (not a new, more important point), "On the contrary" is for contrast (no contrast here), and "More importantly" emphasizes a higher - priority reason, fitting the context.

Answer:

More importantly