Question

GM (genetically modified) crops and foods: A. may have higher nutritional value than the original product. B. may be resistant to pests, diseases, and stressful weather/climate conditions. C. may produce unexpected allergic reactions in some consumers. D. have been largely banned by the European Union. E. All of these choices are correct

Answer 1

E) is the correct option

Explanation:

• GM foods and crops are those that have had foreign genes from other plants or animals inserted into their genetic codes
• This has resulted in foods that are consistently flavored, as well as resistant to disease and drought
• GMO vitamins are present in biofortified crops, such as golden rice
• Biofortification is the process by which the nutritional quality of staple food crops is improved through genetic engineering
• These crops could help to solve important global health challenges in developing countries
• In more than 60 countries around the world, including Australia, Japan and all of the countries in the European Union, there are significant restrictions or outright bans on the production and sale of GMOs