HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
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an increase in the use of pesticides
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a decrease in genetic diversity of the crops
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an increase in the contamination of the water supply
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a decrease in crop productivity
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Detailed explanation-1: -If many farmers begin to plant more genetically modified crops that have an increased tolerance to insects, which of the following may result? Genetic modifications of organisms does not allow for random mutation in the genetic code.
Detailed explanation-2: -In medicine, genetic engineering has been used to mass-produce insulin, human growth hormones, follistim (for treating infertility), human albumin, monoclonal antibodies, antihemophilic factors, vaccines, and many other drugs. In research, organisms are genetically engineered to discover the functions of certain genes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Potential Harms to Health. New Allergens in the Food Supply. Antibiotic Resistance. Production of New Toxins. Concentration of Toxic Metals. Potential Environmental Harms. Cross Contamination. Increased Weediness. Gene Transfer to Wild or Weedy Relatives. Unknown Harms to the Environment. Risk Assessment.