BIOTECHNOLOGY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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increased crop yield
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lower genetic diversity in crop species
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increased risk to crops from environmental stresses
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improved taste, texture, appearance, and nutritional qualities of food
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Detailed explanation-1: -It is known that the main concerns about adverse effects of GM foods on health are the transfer of antibiotic resistance, toxicity and allergenicity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most notable GMO risks to humans are the potential development of allergens to GM related crops and toxicity from GM crops. However, studies also show GM crops have benefits including the increased nutritional value in foods.
Detailed explanation-3: -One concern is that specific engineered organisms may be harmful by virtue of the novel gene combinations they possess. No one knows with certainty how these new life forms will behave in the future, so the limited risk assessments conducted to date are poor predictors of the safety of GMOs over the long term.