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Why are environmentalists concerned about the introduction of genetically engineered trees?
a.
Genetically engineered trees are not regulated.
b.
Genetically engineered trees could have unexpected interactions with organisms of natural ecosystems.
c.
Genetically engineered trees decrease the biodiversity of natural ecosystems.
d.
All of the above
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
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B
Reason: The main concern is that genetically engineered trees could have unexpected interactions with organisms in natural ecosystems (e.g., gene flow to wild relatives, altered pest or disease dynamics, impacts on soil and food webs). Option A is incorrect because GE trees are regulated in many jurisdictions (though regulation and oversight are debated). Option C is a valid concern but is an example of the broader unexpected ecological interactions named in B.
Reason: The main concern is that genetically engineered trees could have unexpected interactions with organisms in natural ecosystems (e.g., gene flow to wild relatives, altered pest or disease dynamics, impacts on soil and food webs). Option A is incorrect because GE trees are regulated in many jurisdictions (though regulation and oversight are debated). Option C is a valid concern but is an example of the broader unexpected ecological interactions named in B.
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