Which is one way that an advance in biotechnology can produce unintended consequences that harm the environment? (2 points)

Question

Group of answer choices

Genetically modified plants require less water to grow.

Patients using insulin pumps live longer than those without the pumps.

Pesticides can prevent insects from destroying crops.

Genes implanted into a species of plant can spread to other plants.

Answer 1

One way that an advance in biotechnology can produce unintended consequences that harm the environment is:

Genes implanted into a species of plant can spread to other plants.

This can result in the unintentional creation of hybrid plants that may outcompete native species, disrupt local ecosystems, or lead to the loss of genetic diversity.