Describe the difference between genetically modified (GM) food and foods that are selectively breed for over centuries

What will be an ideal response?


GM foods are modified using biotechnology as opposed to non-GM foods, which are grown and mated selectively for many generations to promote desired phenotypes.

Biology & Microbiology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Extracts of the rosy periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, have provided medicine with vincristine and vinblastine, drugs now available for treating cancer

What human action promotes the ability to find this species of plant and discover its potential use for medicines? A) genetic engineering B) overexploitation C) preserving biodiversity D) supporting pharmaceutical industries

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In what way is a member of domain Archaea similar to a member of domain Bacteria?

A) They are both photosynthetic. B) They both live in extreme environments. C) They both have DNA enclosed in a nucleus. D) They are both prokaryotic cells.

Biology & Microbiology

Photosynthetic organisms derive their carbon from

A) carbon monoxide. B) carbon dioxide. C) hydrocarbons. D) methane.

Biology & Microbiology