Question

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Scientists have developed genetically engineered plants that are pest-resistant. By adding genes to the plant’s DNA, they become toxic to insects (but not to plants or animals). This means that these plants may not need to be sprayed with pesticides to ward off the insects.

Would you be willing to eat these genetically altered crops? Explain your answer. (5 points)

What are some possible impacts (positive or negative) of this genetically engineered plant on the environment, society, and individuals? (5 points

Answer 1

One example is BT bringal which contain the gene of Bacillus thringeneisis so this gene produces a protein which is active at a certain ph at high ph so insect who feed on plant like bringal have high level of ph in their gut and this protein only gets activated when in insect due to high ph.But when we consume the BT bringal we don't get any harm as this protein remains inactivated .But their are other issues so far what happens in long run no one knows.about that..