LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scientists must carefully weigh the risks and benefits of of biotechnology. Which of these is a risk that scientists must consider when genetically engineering a plant?
A
What kind of nutrients the plant will need
B
Whether the plant will grow well in different types of soil
C
Whether the plant can be crossbred with other types of plants
D
Whether the plant would cause allergic reactions to humans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Whether the plant will produce a substance that can cause an allergic reaction in humans. Effects to the society, environment, ethical, social, and legal concerns should be regarded in making decisions in biotechnology.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are some of the potential benefits and potential risks of biotechnology?-Benefits: treatment and prevention of disease and illness, improving crop growth.-Risks: ethical concerns, privacy, potential negative health and environmental effects. What are some of the unanswered questions in biology?

Detailed explanation-3: -Genetic engineering allows scientists to move desired genes from one plant or animal into another. Genes can also be moved from an animal to a plant or vice versa. Another name for this is genetically modified organisms, or GMOs.

Detailed explanation-4: -a) Unexpected gene interactions. The expected outcomes of the transferred gene construct may differ due to gene interactions. b) Cancer risks. GM crops require lower amounts of pesticide compared to non-GM crops. c) Allergenic potential. d) Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) e) Antibiotic resistance.

Detailed explanation-5: -New Allergens in the Food Supply. Antibiotic Resistance. Production of New Toxins. Concentration of Toxic Metals. Enhancement of the Environment for Toxic Fungi. Unknown Harms to Health.

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