Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiotechnology2 Marks
Question
Explain different biosafety issues which may arise due to genetically modified (GM) organisms.
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Answer
1 .Genetic modification of organisms has unpredictable effects when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem. 2. Cross-pollination between GM plants and wild varieties leads to contamination of gene pools of wild varieties. 3. Consumption of GM foods may lead to allergies. 4. GM microbes may escape from the laboratory and prove to be hazardous. 5. Manipulation of living organisms requires regulation.
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