50 practice makes perfect Advanced English Reading and Comprehension
Indicate which of the following statements are true (T ) and which are false (F).- Traditional breeding practices are a form of genetic modiication.
- Norman Borlaug invented cross-fertilization.
- Genetic engineering takes genes from one organism and transfers them into
another. - It is more diicult to genetically engineer animals than plants.
- The United States has stricter labeling laws for GE foods than the European Union.
- Studies show that organic farming produces lower yields than conventional farming.
Answer the following questions in complete sentences. - What are “terminator” crops?
- What are the two most serious issues regarding GE crops and foods?
- According to supporters of biotechnology, what are four reasons that GE crops will be
able to feed more people in the future? - Why are studies on the safety of GE products unreliable?
- What are ive beneits of organic farming?