OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Plants will pass on diseases to animals.
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There will be a decrease in biodiversity as GMO crops can contaminate natural/organic crops.
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Plants will have a longer growing season.
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There will be a decrease in revenue($$) for pesticide manufacturers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -One specific concern is the possibility for GMOs to negatively affect human health. This could result from differences in nutritional content, allergic response, or undesired side effects such as toxicity, organ damage, or gene transfer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Research indicates that GM crop technology can result in a net increase in herbicide use and can foster the growth of herbicide resistant weeds. In addition, there is concern that the use of GM crops may negatively impact the agriculture ecosystem.
Detailed explanation-3: -Genetic modification produces genetically modified animals, plants and organisms. If they are introduced into the environment they can affect biodiversity. For example, existing species can be overrun by more dominant new species.