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When plants, especially crop plants. are genetically engineered they are completely uniform in all characteristics. They have no genetic diversity. If the crop should be attacked by pests that it has no defense for, all will be affected and perhaps die, and the crop would be totally worthless.
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What are the risks with genetic engineering?
Some of the risks of genetically engineering plants are: * The crops may not be safe to eat in the long term * GM crops may cross breed with wild plants and release there genes into the wild with unpredictable results. * There would be less variation in the plant's genes, and if there are any faulty genes in the plants, disease among the plants would be more common. Some risks of genetically engineering animals are: * Animal products could be unsafe * The well being of the animal could be affected---e.g. if the animal was modified to produce more meat it would be fatter and wouldn't be able to move around * Something could go wrong and harm the animals. Some of the risks of genetically engineering humans are: * Something could go wrong and harm the person * Some people may realize they can decide how they want their unborn baby to look and abuse the power of genetic engineering by creating 'designer babies'.
Why do some people prefer to eat that are not genetically engineered?
People prefer to eat foods that are not genetically engineered because the long term effects of eating genetically engineered plants is unknown.
Why do some people prefer eat foods that are not genetically engineered?
People prefer to eat foods that are not genetically engineered because the long term effects of eating genetically engineered plants is unknown.
Does Genetically modified food help strike hunger?
in some ways yes but not if your used to eating normal everyday food in life
Name some foods that are eaten as a result of technological engineering?
Protein-rich food supplement. Genetically-modified corn.
Why aren't all the foods we eat genetically engineered?
Some countries have not allowed genetic engineering on their exported goods, so depending on where you get it, it wont be engineered. Some people think engineering could be harmful, and some foods cannot sucessfully be engineered.
Four examples of genetic engineering?
Genetic engineering can be done with animals, produce and bacteria. Organisms that undergo genetic engineering are called genetically modified organisms. Some of the earliest GMOs were bacteria and mice. Food products, glofish and zebra fish are some of the more recent GMOs.
Why do cactus grow flowers?
Just the same as any other flowering plants. Plants adapt to their environment by evolution some cactus are plants adapted to dry conditions.
Are there any risks in marriage between blood relatives?
To some extent it is YES. Because genetically , gene are not compatible and the child born to this couple may suffer abnormalities.
Disadvantages of producing genetically modified plants?
im not sure but i think one of them is that there may be some long term side effects not yet discovered.
Is corn improvements genetically or naturally?
what i believe is that corn is genetically improved or altered some believe it is not better. But corn is altered genetically
What is genetic egineereing?
The study of the animals, plants and some other living organisms for the benefit of mankind, is known as genetic engineering. OR The study of transfer of genes for the benefit of mankind is called genetic engineering
