Which of the following is a disadvantage of using corn to manufacture ethanol as a fuel additive? 

A. Ethanol contains far less energy than other fuels. 
B. Ethanol absorbs water and would thus corrode fuel pipelines used in transport. 
C. Use of corn as a fuel source drives up the cost of grain worldwide. 
D. All of these are disadvantages. 


Answer: D

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