Question

According to reports by National Public Radio, sales of products labeled Non-GMO have more than doubled over the past two years, jumping from $7 billion to $16 billion. At the same time, organic foods have also been gaining in popularity, though at a much slower rate.

What do you know about GMO's?

A) All organic foods contain GMO ingredients, as set forth in USDA guidelines.

B) 85% of the U.S. corn is GMO; modified to be resistant to herbicides.

C)The U.S. does not require that GMO foods be labelled as such.

D) Example of GMO: cross-pollinating plants for a desired trait.

E) Technology now allows us to transfer genes between organisms of different species and even kingdoms.

F) Extensive testing has been conducted on GMO-foods to ensure that there will be no adverse allergic reactions or health risks.

Answer 1

B) 85% of the U.S. corn is GMO; modified to be resistant to herbicides

c)The U.S. does not require that GMO foods be labelled as such.

E)Technology now allows us to transfer genes between organisms of different species and even kingdoms.

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Answer 2

B,C,E

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