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Considering that nearly 85 percent of corn crops are genetically engineered, which impact does genetically engineered corn have on human health?

A
Only positives can come from this type of technology, as seen in the DDT study.
B
Human health will not be affected because scientists have studied this technology for over 50 years.
C
The genetically engineered corn has been proven to cause cancer in some human populations.
D
The long-term effects are unknown and have not been studied because it is a fairly new technology.
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Which is a disadvantage of using DNA technology?

A
edible vaccines
B
phytoremediation
C
herbicide tolerance
D
gene transfer to nontarget species
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There are environmental concerns surrounding the products that have been genetically engineered for particular traits, including pharmaceuticals, crops, and enzymes that are used in industry and manufacturing processes. Which is an environmental concern that affects society?

A
patented products
B
bioaccumulation
C
infertility
D
cancer
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Thale cress is a plant that is genetically engineered with genes that break down toxic materials. Which type of organism is described?

A
recombinant
B
transgenic
C
transverse
D
restriction

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