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GMOs can cause disruption of the natural communities through cooperation.
GMOs can cause disruption of the natural communities through cooperation.
False
GMOs can cause harmful effects to ecosystem processes if they enhance the natural biochemical cycles.
GMOs can cause harmful effects to ecosystem processes if they enhance the natural biochemical cycles.
False
GMOs can have no impacts to biodiversity.
GMOs can have no impacts to biodiversity.
False
GMOs can have unexpected behavior in the environment if it is used as intended.
GMOs can have unexpected behavior in the environment if it is used as intended.
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One of the indirect environmental risks of GMOs is the alteration of agricultural practices to promote positive impacts of GMOs to the environment.
One of the indirect environmental risks of GMOs is the alteration of agricultural practices to promote positive impacts of GMOs to the environment.
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GMOs can have uniform environmental impacts due to GMOs interaction and release in the natural environment.
GMOs can have uniform environmental impacts due to GMOs interaction and release in the natural environment.
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Study Notes
Direct Environmental Risks of GMOs
- Introduction of GMOs into the natural environment can disrupt natural communities through competition or interference
- GMOs that escape intended use may exhibit unexpected behavior, posing threats or becoming pests
- Interference with natural biochemical cycles can harm ecosystem processes
- Persistence of GMO genes after harvest may have negative impacts on consumers of GMO products
Indirect Environmental Risks of GMOs
- Alteration of agricultural practices can lead to negative environmental impacts, such as:
- Evolution of insects, pests, and weeds resistant to GMO crops
- Impacts on biodiversity due to changes in agricultural practices
- GMOs can interact with and release into the natural environment, leading to varied environmental impacts
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Description
Learn about the direct environmental risks associated with Genetically Modified Organisms, including disruption of natural communities, unexpected behavior, and harmful effects on ecosystem processes. Understand the potential threats posed by GMOs to the environment.
