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Which of the following statements is correct regarding Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC)?

Option: 1

It makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research.
 


Option: 2

 It ensures the safety of introducing GM - organisms for public services 


Option: 3

Genetic modification of organisms can have unpredictable results when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem. Therefore, the Indian government has to set up an organisation such as GEAC.
 


Option: 4

All of the above


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As we have already discussed in Ethical Issues & Biopiracy -

 

Genetic modification of organisms can have unpredictable results when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem. Therefore, the Indian Government has set up organizations such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee ) which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services. Hence, the correct option is (d). 
 

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