Question

the good, the bad, and the future
which are possible negative consequences from the use of gmos?
select all that apply.
non - target organisms may be harmed by certain gmos.
genes from gmos may escape.
gmo crops make food less flavorful.
the growth rates of gmos may be altered.

Explanation:

• Non - target organisms may be harmed: Some GMOs (e.g., Bt - corn which produces a toxin) can harm non - target beneficial insects like monarch butterflies.
• Gene escape: GMO genes can spread to wild relatives through cross - pollination, potentially creating “superweeds” with traits like herbicide resistance.
• GMO crops making food less flavorful is a subjective claim not a widely - accepted negative consequence based on scientific evidence.
• Altered growth rates of GMOs is often a goal (e.g., faster - growing crops) and not a negative consequence in the context of negative impacts on the environment or ecosystem.

Answer:

Non - target organisms may be harmed by certain GMOs, Genes from GMOs may escape.