Disadvantages of Genetic Modification

• What is one possible health concern linked to eating genetically modified foods?

  Allergic reactions
• How could genetic modification negatively impact biodiversity?

  By reducing the variety of species
• Why might genetically modified crops be harmful to other species in the environment?

  They can disrupt local ecosystems
• What is one ethical concern some people have about genetic modification?

  Playing God with nature
• How can genetically modified organisms affect the natural food chain?

  They can alter predator-prey relationships
• Why might farmers become too dependent on companies that sell genetically modified seeds?

  Due to the need for specific seeds each season
• What is one risk of genetically modified genes spreading to wild plants?

  Creation of superweeds
• How could genetic modification lead to reduced effectiveness of pesticides or herbicides?

  By creating resistant pest populations
• Why might consumers be worried about the long-term effects of genetic modification?

  Potential unknown health impacts
• What is one disadvantage of the cost of developing genetically modified organisms?

  High research and development expenses