Which of the Following Describes a Concern That Has Been

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a concern that has been raised regarding the use of transgenic plants to produce human proteins, like growth hormones or insulin?

• A) Plant allergens could contaminate samples of the human proteins produced.
• B) Insects consuming the plants would incorporate the genes and develop human characteristics.
• C) Harvesting the plants within research facilities would result in habitat destruction.
• D) The human digestive system cannot digest plant cell wall components so the component would not be accessible.