Question

when food is genetically modified, its genes are changed by scientists to produce new traits that farmers and consumers want from their food. for example, with genetic modification, a plant that is eaten by a certain type of insect could be changed in such a way that it tastes bad or is even dangerous to that insect. with genetic engineering, food items can become more resistant to disease and pests, last longer on store shelves, or have higher nutritional value per serving. what is genetic modification? the act of adding chemicals to alter organisms genes the act of changing genes to create new organisms the act of injecting crops with vitamins and minerals

Explanation:

The text on the left side of the image explains that genetic modification involves changing an organism's genes (in the context of food, by scientists) to produce new traits. The first option in the right - side box about "adding chemicals" is not the main focus of the text's definition. The third option about injecting with vitamins/minerals is not related to gene - change. The second option "the act of changing genes to create new organisms" aligns with the concept described (changing genes in food to get new traits, which can be seen as a form of creating organisms with new characteristics).

Answer:

the act of changing genes to create new organisms