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major bioethical concern pertaining to biotechnology_?​

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The major bioethical concerns pertaining to biotechnology are summarised below:

• Use of animals in biotechnology causes great suffering to them.
• When animals are used for production of pharmaceutical proteins, they are virtually reduced to the status of a factory.
• Introduction of a transgene from one species into another pecies violates the integrity of species'.
• Transfer of human genes into animals (and vice-versa) dilutes the concept of 'humanness'.

• Biotechnology is disrespectful to living beings, and only exploits them for the benefit of human beings.
• Biotechnology may pose unforeseen risks the environment, including risk to biodiversity.

The modification/usage of living organisms for public services (as food and medicine sources, for example) has also created problems with patents granted for the same.