Question

biology nord ic qtr b continuous learning center - credit bearing (tutor) biotechnology which is a potential negative consequence of using genetically engineered medicine? medicine that is created this way is less effective than medicine that is created the traditional way. products that are used to genetically engineer medicine are poisonous. restriction enzymes are used to create the medicine and have been known to cause cancer. gene markers that are resistant to antibiotics are used, providing the possibility for humans to have increased antibiotic resistance.

Explanation:

Genetically engineered medicine often uses gene markers. If these markers are antibiotic - resistant, there is a risk that humans could develop increased antibiotic resistance. This is a well - known potential negative consequence in biotechnology. The first option is incorrect as genetically engineered medicine can be very effective. The second option is wrong because the products used to engineer medicine are not generally poisonous. The third option is incorrect as restriction enzymes are tools in the process and not the main negative consequence related to the use of the medicine itself.

Answer:

Gene markers that are resistant to antibiotics are used, providing the possibility for humans to have increased antibiotic resistance.