The Author Associates All of the Following Problems with Industrialized

question 44

Multiple Choice

The author associates all of the following problems with industrialized agriculture, EXCEPT:

• A) chemical fertilizers and pesticides pose dangers to workers and to local water resources.
• B) genetic engineering makes crops more susceptible to harsh weather and pests in the long term.
• C) often fewer calories are used to produce food than the food provides when consumed.
• D) industrial agriculture requires extremely high-energy input to support machinery and irrigation.
• E) food irradiation poses potential safety and health risks.

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Definitions:

Genetic Identical

Organisms or cells that have exactly the same DNA sequence in all of their genes.

Totipotent

Cells that have the potential to develop into any cell type in an organism, including embryonic and extraembryonic tissues.

Nuclei

Nuclei are the centralized organelles found in eukaryotic cells, containing most of the cell's genetic material (DNA).

Tadpole

The larval stage of amphibians, particularly frogs and toads, characterized by a tail for swimming and gills for breathing.