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Why are some experts doubtful about golden rice?
It might not help people who are malnourished.
It tastes bad.
It grows only in cold places.
It is too expensive to produce.
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What is one surprising example of modern genetic engineering?
Rat genes inserted into lettuce to produce vitamin C.
Human genes in tomatoes to grow faster.
Banana genes in rice to make it sweet.
Spider genes in grapes to make webs.
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What is one concern critics have about GE foods?
GE foods will taste too strong.
Moving genes between unrelated species might cause unexpected health effects.
They will be too hard to find in stores.
People wonât like the color of GE foods.
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How can GE crops possibly help fight world hunger?
They replace all other food.
They can be eaten without cooking.
They can grow in dry climates and poor soils.
They grow only in cities.
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How is genetic engineering different from traditional breeding?
It allows transferring just a few genes between unrelated species.
It mixes all the genes randomly.
It requires the use of robots.
It only works with animals.
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What is the main environmental concern with GE crops?
They grow too large.
They are too colorful and attract animals.
They are harder to harvest.
They may harm the environment if not tested enough.
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What are biotech foods?
Biotech foods are made in laboratories without any real plants.
Biotech foods are produced from animals and plants that have been genetically altered.
Biotech foods are made only from fruits and vegetables.
Biotech foods are completely natural and unaltered.
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Why are GE corn varieties considered possibly safer than regular corn?
They are sweeter.
They have lower levels of fumonisins, a harmful toxin.
They are cheaper to grow.
They grow faster.
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What happened with modified soybeans in the 1990s?
They were banned for being too expensive.
They grew too fast.
They turned brown too quickly.
They contained a protein that could cause allergic reactions.
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How have humans traditionally altered plant genetics?
By saving seeds and breeding varieties with better traits.
By cooking food longer.
By freezing plants in special labs.
By using only chemicals.
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