HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is what scientists think may be a disadvantage of genetically modifying plants?
A
Plants will pass on diseases to animals
B
There will be a decrease in biodiversity
C
Pesticide manufacturers might lose money
D
Plants will have a longer growing season
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antibacterial resistance Some GMOs contain changes that make them resistant to certain antibiotics. In theory, the genes from these plants could enter humans or animals when they eat them. As a result, the person or animal could also develop antibiotic resistance.

Detailed explanation-2: -GM crops disrupt the natural process of gene flow because the “better” traits produced from engineering genes can result in the favouring of one organism. It endangers farmers and trade along with the environment. It is more inclined towards marketization of farming that works on immoral profits.

Detailed explanation-3: -GM crops could be harmful, for example toxins from the crops have been detected in some people’s blood. GM crops could cause allergic reactions in people. Pollen produced by the plants could be toxic and harm insects that transfer it between plants.

Detailed explanation-4: -The GM crops harm biodiversity through a reduction in the insects that serve as a source of food for another kind of wildlife such as birds. The Research found that, When Monarch butterflies feed on leaves that are covered in pollen from GM corn, their growth was slower and they were more likely to die.

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