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Question 1
According to the lecture, what is another name for a GMO?
Explanation
At the beginning of the lecture, the professor says, “Less frequently heard terms include GMP (genetically modified plant), GMA (genetically modified animal), or phrases such as ‘genetically damaged food,’ ‘genetically diseased food substitutes,’ or ‘Franken-food,’ obviously in reference to Frankenstein.”
Question 2
What is NOT stated as an advantage of GMOs?
Explanation
“Obtaining seedless vegetables” is the only advantage that is NOT mentioned anywhere in the lecture.
Question 3
It can be inferred that the professor’s point of view on GMOs is:
Explanation
The professor says, “In my personal opinion, one must be careful when breeding and using GMOs, as their real helpfulness has not yet been proven.” The professor does not exhibit a positive, or negative opinion, nor does she seem indifferent about it.
Question 4
What issue was debated by the World Trade Organization?
Explanation
The professor says, “Genetic modification has not been proven safe, and therefore they will not accept genetically modified food from the United States or any other country. This issue has already gone before the World Trade Organization..”
Question 5
Which of these countries, according to the lecture, does not accept GMOs?
Explanation
The professor says, “Many countries in Europe have taken the opposite position. Genetic modification has not been proven safe, and therefore they will not accept genetically modified food from the United States or any other country.” France is in Europe, therefore we can say that they do not accept GMOs.
Question 6
What can one conclude about genetically modified organisms?
Explanation
The professor says, “Genetic modification has not been proven safe..” Therefore, we can say that nothing has yet been proven concerning their impact on health.