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on: Aug 21, 2018
List five areas of concern that are monitored by regulatory agencies with regards to GE foods.
 
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Which of the following elements is a major electrolyte?
 
  A) selenium B) iron C) sodium D) chromium


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
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Answers may include any of the following: the creation of undesirable genetic modifications such as genes that encode for harmful substances; the introduction of potential allergens such as peanuts and milk; the presence of excessive levels of natural toxins; any unintentional changes in nutritional content of foods; the creation of any new substances that are different in structure and function from those in non-GE foods; and the safety of GE animal feeds and strict adherence to the same safety standards that apply to food for humans.

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