Explain why some people fear genetically modified foods despite commercial organization claims that these foods are safe for human consumption
What will be an ideal response?
Some people feel that genetically modified foods haven't been around long enough to allow for assessing the long-term effects of consumption. These foods may contain allergens that could lead to serious medical problems. The use of genetically modified foods could lead to herbicide resistance in other agricultural crops and weeds due to cross-pollination. Pollination of these plants could contaminate other plants and produce "super" weeds.
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A) ribosomes. B) mRNA. C) ribozymes.
What are the three classes of cnidarians and how do they differ from each other?
What will be an ideal response?
Birds that dive into the water from a height of 18 to 30 meters are called:
a. pelicans. b. albatross. c. tubenoses. d. boobies. e. puffins.
Which of the following statements about meristematic tissue is false?
a. It is found at the tips of all roots. b. It is found at the tips of all stems. c. It is capable of continually dividing throughout the life of the plant. d. Its cells are incapable of differentiating. e. Its cells are dead at functional maturity