Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the disadvantages of GM…
Biology · Class 12 · CBSE — Biotechnology and its Applications
Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the disadvantages of GM crops?
- GM crops can affect human health by causing allergic reactions.
- Transgenes in commercial crops can endanger native species e.g., the Bt toxin gene expressed in pollen might endanger pollinators like honeybees.
- Production of GM crops causes damage to the natural environment and is always costly.
- All of these
Answer
(D) All of these
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