Question

The chart shows the advantages and the disadvantages of using DNA technology. Advantages Disadvantages Allergies Unknown effects Phytoremediation Reduced effectiveness of pesticides Cold tolerance Unintended harm Pharmaceuticals Which entry is in the wrong position in the table? cold tolerance allergies unknown effects phytoremediation

Answer 1

The correct answer would be allergies.

Allergies is one of the common disadvantages of recombinant DNA technology.

It has been observed that use of genetically modified crops can cause life-threatening allergies.

The possible reason is that the introduction of new genes in the crops may lead to the formation of new proteins our body has never encountered with. These proteins may have a potential to cause allergies or any other life-threatening diseases or complications.

Answer 2

The correct answer for the given question above is ALLERGIES, the second option. The entry that is in the wrong position in the table is allergies. This should not belong in the advantages, but rather in the disadvantages. Unknown effects, Phytoremediation and reduced effectiveness of pesticides are considered as advantages. Hope this answer helps.