国开电大本科《理工英语4》机考第四大题阅读理解选择题库.pdf

国开电大本科 《理工英语 》机考题库 4 第四大题 阅读理解选择题 2023 4 , 说明：资料整理于 年 月适用于国开电大期末机考考试。 A Accordingtoexperts,theadvantageofmodified foodisthat ithelpsinpreventingtheoccurrenceof allergies and also has along shelf life.However,a major portion of thepopulation is against the consumption of genetically modified food and is concerned about its disadvantages.If you are also confused about the consumption ofgenetically modifiedfood,readthroughtheprosandconsgivenbelow anddecide foryourself. Advantagesof GeneticallyModifiedFoods ●One of the most prominent advantages of genetically modified food is that it helps in controlling the occurrence of certain diseases.Certain foods cause allergy to people.Their genetic modification alters the DNA system ofthesefoods,thereby makingthemnon-allergic. ●Another major advantage of such type of foods is that they grow faster than their traditionally grown counterparts.Asaresult,thereisgreaterproductivity andmore food. ●Aperson neednotbother about any additional costs,such asbuying chemicalsandpesticides,when it comesto genetically engineeredfood.The foodisnaturallypest-resistant. ●Farming these foods can be a great way to fight world hunger.Since these crops grow faster or more effectively,increased production would help countries wherein crops may not normally prosper because of less than desirableenvironmental conditions. ●Theincreased shelflifeofthese foodproductshelpsinreducingthequantity ofrotten food. DisadvantagesofGenetically ModifiedFoods ●The biggest disadvantage of genetically modified food is that they have harmful effects on the human body.The consumption of these genetically engineered foods can lead to development of diseases that are immunetoantibiotics. ●Chancesofdeveloping cancer arehigh inpeoplewhoregularly consumeengineeredfood. ●Since it is an unnatu