Question

Golden rice is a type of rice that has been genetically modified through the use of transgenic technology. This technology involves the insertion of genes from other organisms into the rice genome, allowing it to produce beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Golden rice was developed with the goal of addressing vitamin A deficiency, a major health issue in many parts of the world.

A researcher is researching the benefits and risks associated with the commercial growth of transgenic golden rice. Classify each statement as a benefit or risk that is associated with transgenic golden rice.

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1. Benefits
2. Risks

a. Possibility of uncontrolled pollination with non-transgenic rice
b. Possibility of unknown side effects
c. Decrease in consumer price of golden rice
d. Decrease in malnutrition in man impoverished areas of the world

Answer 1

1. Benefits
c. Decrease in consumer price of golden rice
d. Decrease in malnutrition in impoverished areas of the world

2. Risks
a. Possibility of uncontrolled pollination with non-transgenic rice
b. Possibility of unknown side effects