Question

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consequences of dna technology
considering that nearly 85 percent of corn crops are genetically engineered, which impact does genetically engineered corn have on human health?
only positives can come from this type of technology, as seen in the ddt study.
the long - term effects are unknown and have not been studied because it is a fairly new technology.
the genetically engineered corn has been proven to cause cancer in some human populations.
human health will not be affected because scientists have studied this technology for over 50 years.
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Explanation:

Genetic engineering of crops is a relatively new technology. While there are potential benefits, long - term studies on its impact on human health are limited. DDT was initially thought to have only positive effects (like pest control) but later was found to have significant negative environmental and health impacts. Saying "only positives can come" is an over - simplification. There is no conclusive evidence that genetically engineered corn has been proven to cause cancer in human populations. And since it is a new technology, claims that scientists have studied it for over 50 years are false. The most reasonable statement is that the long - term effects are unknown and have not been studied because it is a fairly new technology.

Answer:

The long - term effects are unknown and have not been studied because it is a fairly new technology.