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There are environmental concerns surrounding the products that have been genetically engineered for particular traits, including pharmaceuticals, crops, and enzymes that are used in industry and manufacturing processes. Which is an environmental concern that affects society?

A. patented products
B. bioaccumulation
C. infertility
D. cancer

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bioaccumulation

this is the correct answer

User Abhit
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Answer: B. bioaccumulation

Step-by-step explanation:

Bioaccumulation is the correct option. This is because of the fact that the manipulated genes will be added to the organisms under concern. These genes will either induce beneficial traits in the organisms or may induce traits which could affect their productivity, increase susceptibility to diseases and traits which may be disastrous for the interacting organisms. The accumulation of new genes in a natural gene pool will lead to bioaccumulation which can exert negative influence over the environment and the society will be affected. As these traits if harmful will be passed on the next generation of the organism with sexual mode of reproduction.

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