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 danger of entry of viruses and toxins
with introduced crop

Answer 1

(d) there is danger of entry of viruses and toxins

with introduced crop.

THIS IS THE CORRECT OPTION.......

Answer 2

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

option :(d) is correct as

*Gene synthesis is process to synthesize Gene, for which nucleotide sequence is known.

*It can be synthesized chemically for those genes where the sequencing has to be done.

*Presence of gene product in the crop plants is sensed by the immune system of humans and can immediately catch the allergic response by the immune system.