15 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms

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11. Potential gene mutation

We are continuing our list of advantages and disadvantages of genetically modified organisms and at the 11th spot we have Mutating genes that are evolution foundation. If we insert new genes into an existing organism, do we increase chances for further mutations? If so, we need to act with great caution, because mutations are unpredictable and the end result may well be opposite from what was intended.

15 Advantages and Disadvantages of Genetically Modified Organisms

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