Which of these is not a common concern about genetically modified food crops?

A) They may have unintended negative effects on surrounding organisms.
B) They may cause the evolution of pesticide-resistant crop pests.
C) They may cause a reduction of genetic diversity among food crops.
D) They may increase the number of human infections by transgenic E. coli.
E) They may cause unforeseen allergies in those who consume the genetically modified food.


D) They may increase the number of human infections by transgenic E. coli.

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