Which statement about genetically modified (GM) food is false ?

Options

A. Scientists have used genetic modification, in various forms, as a mean of improving crop yields, crop quality, and pest resistance for many years
B. Genetic modification includes products made by artifical mutagenesis and by non-natural crosses between unrelated species
C. A mojor difficulty in labelling foods as 'GM-free' is that it is virtually impossible to measure genetically modified DNA or protein molecules in most food made from GM crops
D. The recent decision by McCain Foods to stop processing GM potatoes means that they will eventually use less pesticides to produce the potatoes that are required to make fries.

Answer

D

Explanation

GM food or genetically modified food is obtained form crops improved by artificial mutagenesis and non-natural crosses between unrelated species. GM food production does not involve use of pesticides etc., but includes incorporation of pest resistance genes either through mutation or through transferring it from an insect resistant species.