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What must be indicated on the label of GM foods sold 'loose' in the UK?
What must be indicated on the label of GM foods sold 'loose' in the UK?
- Whether they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs) (correct)
- Their nutritional value
- Ingredients produced from GMOs
- Whether they are toxic
What is the main condition for GM foods to be authorized for sale?
What is the main condition for GM foods to be authorized for sale?
- To have less nutritional value than their non-GM counterpart
- To not present a risk to health (correct)
- To not be toxic
- To not mislead consumers
What does genetic modification involve?
What does genetic modification involve?
- Creating new species altogether
- Altering the taste of fruits
- Introducing a gene from one living thing into another (correct)
- Switching off all existing genes
Which products produced with the help of GM technology do not have to be labelled as GM foods?
Which products produced with the help of GM technology do not have to be labelled as GM foods?
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What is the purpose of switching off a gene in genetic modification?
What is the purpose of switching off a gene in genetic modification?
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What does 'GM' stand for in the context of genetically modified foods?
What does 'GM' stand for in the context of genetically modified foods?
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How does genetic modification differ from traditional breeding methods?
How does genetic modification differ from traditional breeding methods?
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What are GM foods?
What are GM foods?
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How are the safety assessments of GM foods carried out?
How are the safety assessments of GM foods carried out?
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What is the purpose of genetic modification in plants and animals?
What is the purpose of genetic modification in plants and animals?
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