LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which is a potential ethical issue resulting from the use of biotechnology?

A	harming the ozone layer
B	causing global warming
C	increasing pollution of natural resources
D	introducing a genetically-altered species

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The genetically modified organisms introduced into the ecosystem could have unpredictable results. Claiming the patent rights is another problem that has cropped up for the genetically modified organisms which are created for meeting food and medicinal requirements.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gene manipulation of different crops to produce hybrids is one of the most problematic issues. Even for most biotech experiments, other organisms are made to sacrifice. Due to such harsh sacrifices, numerous plant and animal species have been mutated regularly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The two major Ethical issues concerning GMOs are mentioned below: Gene manipulation might have potential harm to the health of the organisms because this is outside nature. The unnaturalness might have unacceptable consequences on health such as allergic reactions from different foods.

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