THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
THE HUMAN GENOME
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
|
|
|
There will be a decrease in biodiversity.
|
|
|
Plants will have a longer growing season.
|
|
|
There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.
|
Detailed explanation-1: -A major concern of genetically modified organisms is that they will cause reduced genetic diversity of plants and animals in the environment. What this means is that the DNA, which codes for proteins in an organism, will become more similar between individuals of a species.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among the potential risks are pests becoming resistant, crops gaining weediness and GM foods posing safety issues to both human and animals and these are studied extensively. This has resulted in science-based risk assessment and management that safeguard safety to humans, animals and environment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Genetic modification produces genetically modified animals, plants and organisms. If they are introduced into the environment they can affect biodiversity. For example, existing species can be overrun by more dominant new species.
Detailed explanation-4: -Q. Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants? Plants will pass on diseases to animals. There will be a decrease in biodiversity.