Which of the following describes a concern that has been raised regarding the use of transgenic plants to produce human proteins, like growth hormones or insulin?
A) Plant allergens could contaminate samples of the human proteins produced.
B) Insects consuming the plants would incorporate the genes and develop human characteristics.
C) Harvesting the plants within research facilities would result in habitat destruction.
D) The human digestive system cannot digest plant cell wall components so the component would not be accessible.

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The concern with using transgenic plants to produce human proteins is the potential for plant allergens to contaminate the human protein samples, which could cause allergic reactions in people using these proteins for therapeutic purposes.

Which of the Following Describes a Concern That Has Been