Q.Deliberate release of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) into the environment could have negative ecological effects. Write the possible risks of GMOs.
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Start your 14-day free trial to unlock the full solution →Releasing GMOs into the environment carries risks of unwanted gene spread, ecological disruption, and loss of biodiversity.
One major concern is gene flow: pollen from a genetically modified crop (for instance, one engineered for herbicide resistance) can cross-pollinate related wild or weedy plant species, potentially transferring the introduced trait and creating hard-to-control 'superweeds.' GM crops engineered to produce insecticidal proteins may also unintentionally harm non-target organisms, including beneficial insects like pollinators, if those species are inadvertently exposed to the toxin. There is also the broader ecological risk that a genetically modified organism, if it escapes cultivation, could outcompete native species and disrupt the balance of natural ecosystems, reducing local biodiversity. Finally, continued exposure of pest or weed populations to a si …
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