Which of the following is NOT an argument used in favor of genectically modified food?

(A) It is a logical extension of selective breeding.

(B) The food produced from genetic engineering processes is safe to eat.

(C) The genetic engineering process yields the same amount of food in less favorable climates.

(D) All of these arguments are used.

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London Villanueva

16 September, 02:12

Which of the following is NOT an argument used in favor of genectically modified food?

(A) It is a logical extension of selective breeding.

(B) The food produced from genetic engineering processes is safe to eat.

(C) The genetic engineering process yields the same amount of food in less favorable climates.

(D) All of these arguments are used.

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Asia Davila · Answer 1

Answer: D.

Explanation:

- A: Genetically Modified Food or Organisms (GMO's) can be considered as the use of selective breeding, which has been traditionally used by humans to get the desired features on a specific organism.

- B: It is safe to eat. There are arguments that it is not safe, but there is no evidence that it isn't.

- C: The Engineering Process can not only improve the organism's adaptability to different environments, but can also improve the yield of a crop or organism.