Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regards to the disadvantages of GM crops?

• A. GM crops can affect human health by causing allergic reactions.
• B. Transgenes in commercial crops can be endanger native species e.g. the Bt toxin gene expressed in pollen might endanger pollinators like honeybees.
• C. Production of GM crops causes damage to the natural environment and is always costly.
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The transgenic food, containing enzyme produced by antibiotic resistance gene, can cause allergies because it is a foreign protein. The bacteria present in alimentary canal can take up antibiotic resistance gene and become resistant to that antibiotic. Transgenes can endanger native species if Bt toxin is expressed in pollens which are transported by pollinator.honeybees. GM crop production causes charges in natural environment which may be harmful for all organisms.

So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.