Question

Why Greenpeace is opposing for genetic engineering?

(a) Because it causes genetic pollution

(b) Because it increase the health of organisms

(c) It completely saves the forest

(d) It contributes for better environment

I had been asked this question during an interview for a job.

I would like to ask this question from Role of NGOs topic in division India’s Efforts for Environmental Protection of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Because it causes genetic pollution

Best explanation: Genetic engineering enables the creation of plants, animals and micro-organisms through the manipulation of genes. The organisms, which are produced through genetic engineering when interbred with the natural organisms lead to new environments leads to genetic pollution.