What genetic engineering issue is of greatest public concern?

A. It may create new varieties of food.

B. It may create new medicine.

C. It may create new opportunities for research.

D. It may create new allergies in humans

Answer;

D. It may create new allergies in humans

Explanation; Genetic engineering involves the use of a variety of tools and techniques from biotechnology and bioengineering to modify the genetic makeup of an organism. As much as genetic engineering is vital, concerns and issues have been raised concerning the safety and impact on human health and environment. The issues includes; the risk of creating new diseases which have no treatment by combining animal and human DNA or plant DNA, the potential long term risks to the environment and the potential for increased suffering of transgenic organisms among other issues.