HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Genetically altered foods have been proven to be harmful for human consumption.
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No human should ever eat a genetically altered food product until further testing is done.
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All foods would be of more value if genetically altered, as they would not be subject to disease or weather hazards.
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Genetically altered foods can effectively increase the human food supply but should be clearly labeled, allowing free choice in consumption.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The results of most studies with GM foods indicate that they may cause some common toxic effects such as hepatic, pancreatic, renal, or reproductive effects and may alter the hematological, biochemical, and immunologic parameters.
Detailed explanation-2: -GM is a technology that involves inserting DNA into the genome of an organism. To produce a GM plant, new DNA is transferred into plant cells. Usually, the cells are then grown in tissue culture where they develop into plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an animal, plant, or microbe whose DNA has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Hence statement 2 is not correct. Genes for insect resistance may spread from crop plants to wild plants.