The most likely disadvantage of growing this type of potato is e. the chemical might be harmful to humans when they eat the potato.
Such a kind of chemical that is toxic to insects may be toxic to humans as well when they consume them.
Chemicals that are toxic for insects might not be toxic enough for humans to kill them but might cause an adverse effect on them. Such adverse effects can lead to causing diseases or infections in humans.
Hence, before releasing a genetically engineered potato in the market it should be tested whether it is toxic for humans or not.
Although a part of your question is missing, you might be referring to this question:
A chemical company produced a genetically engineered potato called the new leaf superior. this plant produces a chemical that repels insects that might eat the plant. the offspring of the plant will also produce the chemical. what is the most likely, possible, disadvantage of growing this type of potato?
a) increased bioluminescence/attraction to fireflies.
b) decreased nutrient composition in crops.
c) resistance developed to the chemical by harmful insects.
d) significantly decreased harvest production of the potatoes
e) the chemical might be harmful to humans when they eat the potato
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