"Genetically modifying plants is wrong because it is unnatural. Therefore, genetically modifying plants ought to be illegal." Which of the following informal fallacies does the preceding argument demonstrate?

A. the slippery-slope fallacy
B. the fallacy of hasty generalization
C. the fallacy of popular appeal
D. the naturalistic fallacy


Answer: D

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