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Question 8 Which of the following statements about genetically modified organisms is false? Some individuals prefer not to consume GMOs due to the ethical implications of genetic engineering. GMOs may have a favorable impact on world hunger. GMOs available in grocery stores are considered safe to consume. Commercially available GMOs are unregulated.
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This leads us to answer that the statement D ("Commercially available GMOs are unregulated") is the false fall about GMOs.
Explanation
Let's analyze each of the options in turn:A) Some individuals prefer not to consume GMOs due to the ethical implications of genetic engineering.- This statement is true as many arguments against GMOs concern their moral and ethical implications. B) GMOs may have a favorable impact on world hunger. - This is also true. Genetically modified crops can be engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as droughts, thus potentially increasing food production and addressing world hunger. C) GMOs available in grocery stores are considered safe to consume.- True. Legal GMOs available for sale in many countries are deemed safe for consumption based upon various studies by authorities such as the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and European Food Safety Authority.D) Commercially available GMOs are unregulated.- This statement is false. In fact, GMOs are strictly regulated. Many countries have regulations guiding what, when, and how GMOs can be used. They control the production, testing, usage, and marketing of any GMO product, including but not limited to food. These regulations are designed to prevent any potential harm to the environment, and human and animal health.Therefore the statement that "Commercially available GMOs are unregulated." is false.