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प्रश्न
Explain different biosafety issues that may arise due to genetically modified (GM) organisms.
उत्तर
- Genetic modification of organisms has unpredictable effects when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem.
- Cross-pollination between GM plants and wild varieties leads to contamination of gene pools of wild varieties.
- Consumption of GM foods may lead to allergies.
- GM microbes may escape from the laboratory and prove to be hazardous.
- Manipulation of living organisms requires regulation.
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