Use of biotechnologies

Question

Details: As Hite and Seitz (2016) show in Chapter 3, “Food,” there is enough food produced and available to feed the entire world every day. However, for various reasons, millions still go hungry, making food security—having consistent access to adequate nutritional food—a persistent global social problem in both developing and developed countries.

Where do most of the world’s hungry live?
What are two causes of hunger and two problems that result?
What are some potential consequences and benefits of using biotechnologies in developing countries? Based on the research currently available, should developing countries pursue the use of biotechnologies? Why or why not?