Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

What is one benefit of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) mentioned in the text?

• They can be created in a laboratory.

• They can protect crops from diseases.

• They can increase the risk of food allergies.

• They can reduce the nutritional value of foods.

According to the text, how do GMOs potentially benefit the economy?

• By increasing the cost of food.

• By reducing the availability of crops.

• By lowering food prices due to more crops being available.

• By creating foods that taste worse but are healthier.

What is a concern some critics have about GMOs?

• They believe GMOs can feed the world.

• They believe GMOs can improve health.

• They believe GMOs can cause health risks.

• They believe GMOs can make crops taste better.

How do GMOs help in regions with four distinct seasons, according to the text?

• By allowing crops to grow without sunlight.

• By protecting crops from dry spells.

• By eliminating the need for water.

• By increasing the taste of the crops.

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What is the main purpose of genetically modifying organisms (GMOs) according to the text?

• To make crops weaker and more susceptible to disease

• To make crops stronger and more resistant to disease and parasites

• To increase the nutritional value of food

• To reduce the amount of pesticides needed

Which of the following is a concern mentioned in the text regarding GMOs?

• GMOs can cause food allergies in children and adults

• GMOs can increase the lifespan of humans

• GMOs can make food taste better

• GMOs can eliminate the need for pesticides

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According to the text, why do some consumers choose to buy non-GMO foods?

• Because non-GMO foods are less expensive

• Because non-GMO foods are more readily available

• To avoid the potential risks associated with GMOs

• Because GMO foods are not labeled in the United States

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What is the stance of the U.S. government on GMOs as mentioned in the text?

• The U.S. government has declared that GMOs are safe

• The U.S. government has banned GMOs

• The U.S. government is skeptical about the safety of GMOs

• The U.S. government has not confirmed the safety of GMOs

What does the text suggest is necessary to confirm the safety of GMOs?

• More testing

• A ban on GMOs

• A public referendum on GMOs

• A declaration of safety from the U.S. government