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karlynnae

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Supporters of genetic engineering for foods state the following as a benefit:
 a. the environmental side effects are well known and largely beneficial.
 b. animals can be cloned inexpensively as a food source.
 c. genetic pollution is easier to control than other forms of pollution.
 d. pests can quickly adapt to overtake genetically identical plants or animals.
 e. plants and animals can be engineered to contain higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals.

Question 2

One purpose of genetic engineering is to:
 a. remove unwanted nutrient levels from foods.
 b. make crops resistant to diseases.
 c. clone animals that are raised as sources of meat.
 d. kill all pests that attack specific plants.
 e. mix genes from different members of the same species.



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Brummell1998

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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