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A genetic engineering laboratory produces some insects carrying a gene for insecticide resistance. By mistake, some of these genetically modified insects are released into the environment. Analyze the consequences of this event.

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The insects with the insecticide resistance gene will reproduce and pass on its gene to its offsprings.As insecticides are unable to kill them, the insects will reproduce more rapidly under an environment of lower threat.Hence, the overpopulation of the insects pose as a pests to farmers,eating up the crops which leads to lesser crop yield.
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The actual answer is:

A. There might be an uncontrollable increase in the population of these insecticide resistant insects, causing a nuisance and economic loss.

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