Which of the following is a concern expressed by opponents of the use of genetically modified (GM) food crops? Select all that apply. GM food crops might pass their new genes to human consumers. GM food crops might pass their new genes to close relatives in nearby wild areas. The protein products of transgenes in GM food crops might lead to allergic reactions in human consumers.

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Gillian Krause

14 September, 06:48

Which of the following is a concern expressed by opponents of the use of genetically modified (GM) food crops? Select all that apply. GM food crops might pass their new genes to human consumers. GM food crops might pass their new genes to close relatives in nearby wild areas. The protein products of transgenes in GM food crops might lead to allergic reactions in human consumers.

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Cannon Mcclure · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is second and third statement.

Explanation:

The second and third statement are examples of the concerns expressed by opponents of the use genetically modified food crops. The second statement is related with the fear of the farmers during the harvest stage, because they consider that new genes can reach their crops, from the GM crops. The third statement is related to the fear of the some "naturalists" people who express that the protein products can lead to allergic reactions, however GM food crops have been tested regorously, and there is no evidence of any kind of allergic reaction.