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GM crops are different from anything that has existed before because ______________?

Correct answer: C. they involve transplanting genes between different organisms

  • A. they are produced by techniques of cross-breeding
  • B. they are capable of drastically improving agricultural yields
  • C. they involve transplanting genes between different organisms
  • D. they have become front-page stories in the news everyday

Explanation

GM crops are distinctive because genetic material can be transferred between different organisms, such as inserting a bacterial gene into a plant. Ordinary cross-breeding combines genes within compatible breeding populations rather than directly transplanting selected genes across species.

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