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Discuss the advantages of GMO.

Advantages of GMO-

• GM plants have increase nutritional value and higher yield.


• These are cost effective due to increased yield.


• Genetic engineering increases resistance toward pests and diseases e.g. Bt cotton.


• Transgenic animals are used for the production of desired products like nutritional value of milk increased due to production of alpha-lacto albumin.


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