GM crops are different from anything that has existed before because ______________?
Correct answer: D. 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 have become front-page stories in the news everyday
- D. they involve transplanting genes between different organisms
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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