Advanced 7 u8 reading

What country recently approved the sale of lab-grown meat?

• United States

• Brazil

• Australia

• Singapore

What is one major difference between modern wheat and wild wheat?

• Modern wheat has a higher gluten content than wild wheat.

• Modern wheat is grown in colder climates than wild wheat.

• Modern wheat is selectively bred for higher yield.

• Wild wheat is more resistant to pests than modern wheat.

What is the principle behind genetically modified (GM) food?

• The principle behind genetically modified (GM) food is the manipulation of an organism's DNA to introduce specific traits.

• The principle is to eliminate all natural organisms from the food.

• The principle is to enhance the flavor of food without altering its DNA.

• The principle involves crossbreeding different species without genetic modification.

What color were carrots before the 17th century?

• Black and orange

• Purple and white

• Green and blue

• Red and yellow

What is selective breeding?

• Selective breeding is the intentional mating of organisms to produce offspring with specific traits.

• The process of eliminating undesirable traits from a population.

• A method of random mating to enhance genetic diversity.

• A technique used to clone organisms for uniformity.

How has human intervention affected wheat productivity?

• Human intervention has decreased wheat productivity due to overuse of fertilizers.

• Wheat productivity has remained unchanged despite human intervention.

• Human intervention has led to increased wheat productivity through selective breeding, high-yield varieties, and improved agricultural practices.

• Human intervention has only affected rice productivity, not wheat.

Why might some people find lab-grown meat extraordinary?

• Lab-grown meat is a traditional method of meat production.

• Lab-grown meat is extraordinary due to its potential to revolutionize food production sustainably.

• Lab-grown meat is known for its high cost and limited availability.

• Lab-grown meat is primarily used for animal feed.

What is the author's main point?

• The author's main point is that none of the things discussed are 'unnatural'.

• The author believes that humans should strive to live in harmony with nature.

• The author believes that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) pose a significant threat to human health.

• The author advocates for a completely organic and local food system.

Do you agree ?

• Yes

• No

• Partly

Why?