Biotechnology Principles And Processes Ques 41
Introduction of food plants developed by genetic engineering is not necessarily undesirable because
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(a) economy of developing countries may suffer
(b) these products are less tasty than the existing products
(c) this method is costly
(d) there is danger of entry of viruses and toxins with introduced crops
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Answer : d
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(d) Plants developed by genetic engineering are called transgenic plants or genetically modified crops from which genetically modified food is produced. For their production micro-organisms (bacteria) are used. So, by consuming them there is a danger of entry of viruses and toxins causing different types of allergies and other health hazards to human beings.
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