There is also a fear that a foreign gene may not behave in a new crop the way it did in
the original species. It may interact with genes around it or with its new environment to
produce undesirable traits.
infants or
The effects of genetically engineered foods on special populations, such as Since
people suffering from other conditions or diseases is also another cause of concern. it is tested on healthy adults, the effects it has on special populations may not be visible,
although we know that this situation is common even in cases when food is not genetically
engineered. It would be very difficult to test any new product on every specialised
nopulation before it is marketed.