Ethics of Industrialization — Cumulative exam

Question 16 • SHS Alt Geography Sem 2- 2021

What is the difference between hybridization and genetic modification?

Answer

These are two terms that mean the same thing; these plants are created by additions or deletions to DNA.

Hybridized crops are created through natural cross-pollination; genetically modified crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA.

Genetically modified crops are created through natural cross-pollination; hybridized crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA.

These are two terms that mean the same thing; these plants are created through natural cross-pollination.

Explanation

Hybridization combines traits by crossing plants, often through natural cross-pollination. Genetic modification directly changes DNA by adding or deleting genetic material. Therefore, choice B correctly distinguishes the two processes; they are not the same thing.

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