Answer to Question #24309 in Biochemistry for cathleen anderson

Question

what are the pros and cons of using genetically engineered insects to control pests. Determine if you would be for or against the use of genetically engineered insects in your neighborhood, and explain why.

Answer 1

Permission of using orprohibition of using genetically modified organisms remains an openquestion, because safety of using GMOs is not proven, including using genetically modified insects.