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Chapter 30, Problem 11TYU

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Critics of GM foods have argued that foreign genes may disturb normal cellular functioning, causing unexpected and potentially harmful substances to appear inside cells. Toxic intermediary substances that normally occur in very small amounts may arise in larger amounts, or new substances may appear. The disruption may also lead to loss of substances that help maintain normal metabolism. If you were your nation’s chief scientific advisor, how would you respond to these criticisms?

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Unlike genetically modified organisms (GMOs), synthetic organic substances have not met too much opposition, although the production of both require human intervention and manipulation of natural substances. Why do you think the synthesizing of organic substances is readily accepted by society in general whereas the mention of GMOs immediately raises concerns?
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