Genetically modified papayas have been created to __________.

a. improve the nutritional value of the fruit
b. increase resistance to disease
c. improve the flavor of the fruit
d. increase the amount of fruit


Answer: b. increase resistance to disease

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What will be an ideal response?

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The most abundance compound in most living things is

a) carbon dioxide b) water c) sodium chloride d) sugar

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What will be an ideal response?

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