Genetically Modified Potatoes

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Why did McDonald's decide not to use the new genetically modified potato in its French fries and hash browns?

  • The new potato is not as strong as normal potatoes
  • The new potato is more expensive than normal potatoes
  • The new potato has a different taste than normal potatoes
  • The new potato has more sugar and things that can give people cancer (correct)

What did the potato company say about the new genetically modified potato?

  • The new potato is confident that people would buy it (correct)
  • The new potato is not as strong as normal potatoes
  • The new potato has more sugar and fewer things that can give people cancer
  • The new potato is cheaper than normal potatoes

What did McDonald's say about their sourcing practices?

  • McDonald's USA does not source GMO potatoes but plans to change its sourcing practices
  • McDonald's USA sources GMO potatoes and plans to change its sourcing practices
  • McDonald's USA sources GMO potatoes but has plans to change its sourcing practices
  • McDonald's USA does not source GMO potatoes and has no plans to change its sourcing practices (correct)

What is the historical origin of the term 'French Fried Potatoes'?

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What is the popularity of French fries among fast food restaurants?

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