{"id":42898,"date":"2024-04-15T21:21:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=42898"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:21:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:21:44","slug":"what-is-meant-by-gm-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/what-is-meant-by-gm-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"What is meant by GM foods?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Growth modified foods&#8221; option2=&#8221;Genetically modified food&#8221; option3=&#8221;Growth marked foods&#8221; option4=&#8221;Good mobility food&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is B. Genetically modified food.<\/p>\n<p>Genetically modified foods (GM foods), also known as genetically engineered foods (GE foods), are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering. Genetic engineering techniques allow for the introduction of new traits as well as greater control over traits when compared to previous methods, such as selective breeding and mutation breeding.<\/p>\n<p>GM foods have been developed for a variety of purposes, including improving crop yields, increasing resistance to pests and diseases, and enhancing nutritional value. Some GM foods are already widely available in the market, while others are still under development.<\/p>\n<p>The use of GM foods has been controversial, with some people expressing concerns about the potential risks to human health and the environment. However, scientific evidence to date has not shown any significant risks associated with the consumption of GM foods.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A. Growth modified foods: This is not a correct answer because it does not accurately describe what GM foods are. GM foods are not simply modified to grow faster or larger. They are modified to have specific traits, such as resistance to pests or diseases.<\/li>\n<li>B. Genetically modified food: This is the correct answer because it accurately describes what GM foods are. GM foods are foods produced from organisms that have had changes introduced into their DNA using the methods of genetic engineering.<\/li>\n<li>C. Growth marked foods: This is not a correct answer because it does not accurately describe what GM foods are. GM foods are not marked with any special growth markers.<\/li>\n<li>D. Good mobility food: This is not a correct answer because it does not accurately describe what GM foods are. 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