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Which of these questions addresses the biggest ethical concern scientists should research before releasing the genetically modified salmon into the wild?

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b. Will the genetically modified salmon introduce modified genes into the wild salmon population and what will be the impact on the ecosystem?


d. Will the genetically modified salmon be able to reproduce as well in the wild as the wild population of salmon?


c. Will the genetically modified salmon not grow as well in the wild as they do in inland facilities and how much money will be lost if this occurs?


a. Will genetically modified salmon have a less desirable taste than wild salmon?

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User Berkelem
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The biggest ethical concern scientists should research before releasing genetically modified salmon into the wild is the impact on the ecosystem.

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The biggest ethical concern scientists should research before releasing genetically modified salmon into the wild is whether the genetically modified salmon will introduce modified genes into the wild salmon population and what will be the impact on the ecosystem.

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User Joe Hickey
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b. Will the genetically modified salmon introduce modified genes into the wild salmon population and what will be the impact on the ecosystem?

d. Will the genetically modified salmon be able to reproduce as well in the wild as the wild population of salmon?

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