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Question 1

What solution is proposed for the issue of food shortages and contamination?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

genetically engineered foods

Question 2

What is genetic modification?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the act of changing genes to create new organisms

Question 3

Format:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an essay

Question 4

Topic:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

genetically modified foods

Question 5

Audience:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

general audience

Question 6

Purpose:

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to argue a position

Question 7

What critiques of genetically engineered foods does this passage present? Check the five critiques that are included.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a lack of long-term testing; a possibility of new toxins; a possibility of new diseases; a possibility of new food allergies; a lack of regulation

Question 8

According to the passage, what is one benefit of genetically modified cotton?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increased yields in some areas of the nation

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