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प्रश्न
Compare and contrast the disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops.
उत्तर
- Herbicidal genes are introduced into plants, which can cause any of the crop plants to become superweeds themselves.
- Genetically modified crops can cause allergies in people.
- Genetically modified crops are very expensive.
- In the process of harvesting such crops, many plant residues are left in the soil, which harms the biological atmosphere.
- Some crops produced by this method may lose the ability to produce seeds.
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