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After reading the paragraph for Practice 5, what are the possible risks and drawbacks of this use of genetic engineering?

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Genetic contamination, competition with natural species, creating potential for problematic pathogens, unwanted side effects and unfavorable level of diversity.

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The possible risks and drawbacks of the use of genetic engineering are genetic contamination, competition with natural species, creating potential for problematic pathogens, unwanted side effects and unfavorable level of diversity. These drawbacks puts pressure on the native species and due to competition with natural species, removal of natural species occurs. There are many side effects of genetic engineering species on the health and ecosystem.

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