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What are the problems associated with genetically modified food?

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Consumption of GM could lead to the development of the following problems .
(i) The transgene product may cause toxicity and/or produce allergies.
(ii) The enzyme produced by the antibiotic resistance gene could cause allergies since it is a foreign protein.
(iii) It may affect the microbial populations of the alimentary canal.
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