Which is not a major concern regarding the use of biotechnological approaches for the improvement of crop plants?
A) People consuming food containing allergens made from transgenic plants
B) A transgene escaping to other organisms from genetically altered crops
C) Herbicide-resistance spreading to weed species
D) Beneficial insects being harmed by toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis plants.
E) Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides breaking down rapidly in the environment.

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Bacillus thuringiensis insecticides breaking down rapidly in the environment is not a major concern as it is a desirable trait that minimizes their impact on non-target organisms. A, B, C, and D are major concerns that have been raised regarding the use of biotechnological approaches for crop improvement.

Which Is Not a Major Concern Regarding the Use of Biotechnological