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What are the disadvantage of growing genetically modified crops?
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∙ 14y ago
The only proven disadvantage to genetically modified (GM) crops is that some people have shown an alleregic reaction.
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Do genetically grown crops take longer to grow than naturally grown?
I assume you mean genetically modified, since anything that grows does so based on its genetic material. No, genetically modified crops do not take any longer to grow than their naturally-selected counterparts. When growing corn, for example, the farmer can choose from a fairly wide selection of maturity lengths, both in normal and in genetically modified.
Why do scientists create genetically modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are made in order to make a desired trait, such as high yield, disease resistance, large fruit etc. more pronounced and/or undesired traits, such as toxins and large seeds...
How are crops genetically modified?
They are genetically modified by controlling which ones reproduce. It is like a forced natural selection that is done by man in order to have desirable properties, like resistance to pesticides and herbicides.
Why is genetically modified crops a bad thing?
Because its not real food. its unnatural. Naturaal food is much better for u.
How are genetically modified crop produced?
Genes are both the physical and hiden traits that appears on crop such as the colors,sizes,shapes etc.Genetically,crops are been modified based on the aforementioned qualities.Two desirable trait of two local breed will cross and produced a modified breed
Will growing genetically modified crops harm non-genetically modified crops?
It is not likely that they will.
Is genetically modified crops are harmful or not?
not
Are genetically modified crops legal in England?
no
Do genetically grown crops take longer to grow than naturally grown?
I assume you mean genetically modified, since anything that grows does so based on its genetic material. No, genetically modified crops do not take any longer to grow than their naturally-selected counterparts. When growing corn, for example, the farmer can choose from a fairly wide selection of maturity lengths, both in normal and in genetically modified.
Do genetically modified crops effect the blue banded bee?
It really depends what type of genetically modified crop it is
What are geniticaly modified crops?
Genetically modified crops are crops with plants that have been genetically altered in order to increase the yield of the crop. For example, the plant may have been genetically altered to become bigger or more resistant to bugs.
What is the purpose is genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
What is purpose of genetically modified crops?
Increasing food production
Are genetically modified crops dangerous?
No, because the crops are just grown faster than normal.
Why are a lot of people against genetically modified crops being grown?
A lot of people are against genetically modified crops being grown because of potential negative health effects. The effects of altering crops genetically are also not known due to the process being relatively new.
Where are GMO crops currently grown?
The primary genetically modified crops grown in the US are soybean and maize. Rapeseed (used in canola oil) and cotton are also genetically modified.
What is a potential risk of creating genetically modified crops?
New insects resistant to toxins
