Many People Have Concerns About Eating Genetically Modified (GM) Foods

question 9

Multiple Choice

Many people have concerns about eating Genetically Modified (GM) foods. What precautions have been taken to help allay these concerns? (Select all that apply)

• A) By law most GM foods are labeled so that individuals with allergies will be aware of potential allergens.
• B) The genes coding for specific proteins that are known to be highly allergenic are not used to produce GM foods.
• C) Regulatory bodies like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) evaluate the safety of GM foods before they can ever be made available to consumers.
• D) Genetically modified organisms can only be constructed with a permit approved by the Department of Health and Human Services.

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