Question

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

• A. Economy of developing countries may suffer
• B. These products are less tasty as compared to the already existing products
• C. This method is costly
• D. There is a danger of coming viruses, allergens and toxins with introduced crop.

Answer 1

The correct option is D There is a danger of coming viruses, allergens and toxins with introduced crop.

The gene of interest is inserted into the genome of selected crop plants which in turn produce the desired protein product. Such crops are called genetically engineered crops. Although there are many useful of such crops, some concerns or undesirable reasons also arise. One such undesirable reason is - there is a danger of coming viruses, allergens and toxins with introduced crop.