What Is the Importance of the Biosafety Protocol Prescribed by the United

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the Biosafety Protocol prescribed by the United Nations?

• A) It dictates the terms and conditions for production of genetically modified food.
• B) It prevents people from differentiating between normal and organic food.
• C) It notifies people of the presence of genetically modified food in the market.
• D) It assures people of the quality of the food by providing details of its testing process.

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Definitions:

Talbutal

A barbiturate derivative used as a sedative and hypnotic drug.

Paregoric

An opium tincture used historically to treat diarrhea by decreasing bowel movements and to alleviate pain with its sedative effects.

Schedule I

A category of controlled substances that have a high potential for abuse, no currently accepted medical use in the United States, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision.

Abuse Potential

The likelihood or risk that a substance, often a drug, can lead to dependency or addiction in users.