Food plants or crops, which have been genetically altered, are known as genetically modified foods. The genetic alteration is meant to make it commercially competitive, yet it is not without environmental and ethical concerns and dilemmas. What according to you are the Four main short term benefits to the producer/consumer of genetically modified food crop, elaborate? Also identify and explain any Four long term negative impact of genetically modified food crop on the environment as well as human health.

Food plants or crops, which have been genetically altered, are known as genetically modified foods. The genetic alteration is meant to make it commercially competitive, yet it is not without environmental and ethical concerns and dilemmas. What according to you are the Four main short term benefits to the producer/consumer of genetically modified food crop, elaborate? Also identify and explain any Four long term negative impact of genetically modified food crop on the environment as well as human health.

Understanding Nutrition (MindTap Course List)

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