Question

complete the text with the transition that best connects the two pieces of supporting evidence.

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.

more importantly

on the contrary

by way of illustration

Explanation:

The first supporting point focuses on crop resilience, while the second addresses a larger, more critical global need (feeding a growing population). "More importantly" correctly signals a shift to a weightier, more significant supporting reason. "On the contrary" would introduce an opposing idea, which does not fit here. "By way of illustration" would introduce an example, which this second statement is not.

Answer:

More importantly