Which of the following statements best characterizes Europe’s stance on genetically modified (GM) food?

Europe has generally taken a more cautious and restrictive approach to genetically modified foods than the United States. In 2010, many European nations considered bans on the import or production of GM foods. The other choices are inaccurate: Europe was not more advanced than the United States in GM agriculture, and European countries did conduct genetic-modification research.

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