How are genetically modified foods different from previous techniques ?
Correct answer: A. they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another
- A. they involve transplanting genes from one organism to another
- B. the genes used cannot spread into the wider environment
- 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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