Question

there are economic 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 least likely to be an economic concern that affects society?

• patented products
• birth defects
• land use
• cost of genetically engineered seeds

Explanation:

To determine the least likely economic concern, we analyze each option:

• Patented products: Affects market monopolies and pricing (economic).
• Birth defects: Relates to health/biological impacts, not direct economic concerns for society (more a health issue).
• Land use: Impacts agricultural economics, resource allocation (economic).
• Cost of seeds: Directly impacts farmers' expenses and market (economic).

So birth defects is least economic.

Answer:

B. birth defects