OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
How might the applications of biotechnology have the potential to negatively impact individuals?
|
|
using genetically-engineered enzymes in laundry detergents
|
|
|
producing genetically-engineered bacteria for creating human drugs
|
|
|
producing genetically-engineered foods without having research on their safety
|
|
|
using genetically-engineered enzymes for biofuels in an attempt to replace fossil fuels
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ethical risks: use of biotechnological seeds may result in the loss of genetic diversity of crops. moving towards genetic homogeneity can lead to a higher susceptibility of plants to many pests, diseases or other negative environmental impacts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, biotechnology can:1) increase the crops yield through introducing high-yielding varieties resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses; 2) reduce pest– associated losses; and 3) increase the nutritional values of foods which is a very important factor in rural areas or developing countries.
There is 1 question to complete.