Advances in Genetic Engineering Are Expected to Produce Some Food

question 37

Multiple Choice

Advances in genetic engineering are expected to produce some food products that will become available year-round even in northern climates. These changes will provide grocers with an opportunity to reduce their shipping costs while at the same time, offering fresher produce to their customers. These advances are examples of changes in the:

• A) technological environment.
• B) economic environment.
• C) political environment.
• D) demographic environment.
• E) international environment.

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