Which of the following statements concerning genetically modified (GM) foods is false?
A) Modification of the genetic makeup of plants has been practiced for centuries as the process of hybridization.
B) Over 60% of processed foods in the U.S. contain GM ingredients.
C) It is not safe to consume most genetically modified foods
D) Genetic modification is the process of transplanting favorable genetic traits from one organism to another.
E) GM tomatoes have been grown that produce 10 times the lycopene of organic tomatoes.
C
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A) ?increases B) ?stays the same C) ?decreases D) ?fluctuates
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A. lift weights. B. work against resistance. C. walk at a brisk pace. D. improve muscle flexibility.
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