Author Question: According to opponents of genetically engineered foods, which of the following is one of its ... (Read 58 times)

misspop · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

According to opponents of genetically engineered foods, which of the following is one of its disadvantages?

a. Farmers might begin growing genetically modified marijuana and opium to sell on the black market, increasing
drug-related crime.
b. The popularity of genetically modified foods could cause supermarkets to run out of stock on certain items,
driving up prices and causing food shortages.
c. The transference of undesirable genes from genetically modified foods to human cells could endanger human
health.
d. World hunger will increase because only wealthy nations will be able to afford to import genetically modified
foods.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of genetic engineering in food technology, according to
supporters?

a. crops that can resist pests
b. food of better nutritional quality
c. increased disease resistance in animals
d. monopolization of farming

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c. The transference of undesirable genes from genetically modified foods to human cells could endanger human
health.

Answer to Question 2

d. monopolization of farming