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A toxin producing gene is inserted into a crop of corn to be used as a pesticide. Describe both a positive and negative result that could occur. Justify your results in two or more complete sentences.

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Positive- the toxin could kill any unwanted insects that damage crops. Negative- the toxin gene could have unwanted effects on the consumers health
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