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How are genetically modified foods different from previous techniques ?

Correct answer: B. they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another

  • A. the genes used cannot spread into the wider environment
  • B. they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another
  • C. we can say with certainty that they are risk-free
  • D. they have been accepted by consumers in all countries

Explanation

Genetic modification directly alters an organism by transferring or inserting selected genetic material, sometimes from a different species. Earlier breeding methods generally combined existing traits through reproduction rather than directly transplanting genes, so b is correct.

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