NEET 2002 Biology question

Introduction of food plants developed by genetic engineering is not desirable because -

(1)Economy of developing countries may suffer
(2)These products are less tasty as compared to the already existing products
(3)This method is costly
(4)There is danger of coming viruses, allergens and toxins with introduced cropCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

A major concern about genetically modified (transgenic) food crops is biosafety: the introduced gene or the vector/transformation process may bring along viruses, allergens (allergenic proteins) or toxins into the food chain, with possible

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