Questionaire for Risk Assessment of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Related to Agriculture
ANIMALS (VERTEBRATES, NOT INCLUDING FISH)
If the organism is to be consumed as a food, answer also the questions in Section K.
1
What unintended effects (environmental, animal
welfare or economic) may result from the release, and what is their
likelihood?
C8
2
Are any of the intended gains directly linked to
changes in other characteristics of the species? If so,
specify.
C10
3
What effects might the expression of the modified
trait have on the physiology, behavior and reproduction of the
animal? Explain, with data (e.g. studies from model
animals)
C1, C10
4
Will the animals in this experiment be allowed to
breed? If not, is breeding planned for later experiments or in the
commercial phase?
D
5
Are the arrangements for handling any offspring the
same as those for the experimental animals? If not, please specify
the arrangements.
D7
6
Do feral populations of the species exist in
Singapore ? If so:
i) do the feral populations cause
agricultural, environmental or disease-control problems? Specify the
problems.
ii) has any experimental work been done on the
expression of the novel genetic material in feral animals (e.g.
cross-breeding of GMOs with captive feral animals)? If so, what were
the results?
iii) what is the likelihood of the novel genetic
material entering the feral gene pool (e.g. by interbreeding with
modified farm animals)?
iv) what effect might the entry of
the novel genetic material into a feral gene pool have on the
distribution and abundance of the feral population or on its ability
to cause agricultural or environmental problems, or to contribute to
the spread of infectious disease? Provide data to support your
answer.
A3
A6,
D2
D2
D4
7
If no feral populations exist in Singapore , comment
on the likelihood that the imparted characteristic may enhance the
ability of the species to establish feral populations.
C1, D1
8
Can the GMO interbreed with any species native to
Singapore ?
D2
9
What management procedures and environmental
factors, if any, are required for optimal expression of the
introduced trait? Provide data to support your answer.
