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O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q381 Mark

What is not an advantage of genetic engineering?

AGenes from genetically modified crops can spread to wild plants.
BIt can give predictable results.
CIt can improve the taste and nutritional value of crops.
DIt can reduce the need to use insecticides and fungicides.

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A: Genes from genetically modified crops can spread to wild plants.

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Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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