What are TWO disadvantages of GMO food?

1. Can make plants susceptible to a new disease.

2. Is less nutritious than regular foods.

3. Contains artificial food coloring and pesticides.

4. Can suppress the occurrence of natural traits.

5. Results in a lack of appetite.

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Pittman

Biology

20 June, 15:50

What are TWO disadvantages of GMO food?

1. Can make plants susceptible to a new disease.

2. Is less nutritious than regular foods.

3. Contains artificial food coloring and pesticides.

4. Can suppress the occurrence of natural traits.

5. Results in a lack of appetite.

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Elyse Keith · Answer 1

I would say 1 and 4 are the best answers. GMO crops are clones (genetically identical) so it reduces the genetic diversity making crops susceptible to new diseases.

What are TWO disadvantages of GMO food?1. Can make plants susceptible to a new disease.2. Is less nutritious than regular foods.3. Contains artificial food coloring and pesticides.4. Can suppress the occurrence of natural traits.5. Results in a lack of appetite.

What are TWO disadvantages of GMO food?

1. Can make plants susceptible to a new disease.

2. Is less nutritious than regular foods.

3. Contains artificial food coloring and pesticides.

4. Can suppress the occurrence of natural traits.

5. Results in a lack of appetite.