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misspop

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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


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emilymalinowski12

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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


misspop

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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