OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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The cost of research is included in the cost to the consumer.
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The cost of food will decrease, and the quality of food will increase.
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When foods are genetically modified, they no longer need to be studied
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When foods are genetically modified, they are completely resistant to disease and drought.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Genetic modification can make plants resistant to disease and tolerant of herbicides, and therefore, the process can increase the amount of food that farmers can grow. This in turn can reduce food prices and contribute to food security.
Detailed explanation-2: -GMOs are usually cheaper Because they can save on resources, food producers can also charge lower prices for GMO foods. In some cases, the costs of foods like corn, beets, and soybeans may be cut by 15% to 30%.
Detailed explanation-3: -GMO crops have significantly increased crop yields and simultaneously decreased pesticide use. By doing these two things combined, we are producing more food with less inputs. Decreased use of pesticides, means less pesticide production demand and also less energy use on the farmers’ end, too.
Detailed explanation-4: -They allow farmers to greatly increase the amount of crops produced. They improve convenience for consumers, e.g. by creating foods with longer shelf lives. They improve the nutritional quality of foods. They cause less damage to the environment than conventional chemical-intensive agriculture.