The Risks and Benefits of the Use of Genetically Modified

question 3

Multiple Choice

The risks and benefits of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is a topic of much debate. Which of the following is NOT a proposed benefit of GMOs?

• A) Since GMOs are well regulated and labeled, the consumer can clearly determine the safety of these products.
• B) GMOs could reduce the use of herbicides and insecticides in the environment.
• C) GMOs could enhance the taste and quality of food.
• D) GMOs could improve the health of animals by enhancing their resistance to disease.

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Definitions:

Chordae Tendineae

Heartstrings; fibrous cords that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid and mitral valves in the heart, preventing valve inversion.

Mitral Valves

Valvular structures located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, facilitating unidirectional blood flow.

Held In Place

A state of being securely fixed in a specific position or location, preventing movement or loss.

Heart Murmur

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