There is concern that transgenic genes have been found in unrelated crops. Could such genetic transformation occur

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ANSWER: Yes, recombinant DNA can escape into the environment. For example, glyphosate resistance
genes are probably being transferred from transgenic plants to nontransgenic ones via pollen
carried by wind or insects.

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