Why are the Sterile Transgenic Salmon of Concern for Local

Question

Why are the sterile transgenic salmon of concern for local streams?
A) Transgenic salmon may introduce resistant bacteria to the ecosystem.
B) Transgenic salmon may cause eutrophication of the local streams.
C) Transgenic salmon may spread cancer-causing genes in the fish population.
D) Transgenic salmon may still reproduce with wild species and disrupt the food web.

Accepted Answer

Although the transgenic salmon are sterile, there is a potential for them to still reproduce with wild species through accidental release or escape from fish farms. This could result in interbreeding and genetic contamination of the wild fish population, potentially disrupting the food web and ecosystem of local streams.