Question

1.1.5 quiz: constructing arguments
question 9 of 10
central claim: genetically modified foods should be illegal because they cause many health problems.
which reason best supports the central claim?
a. several people recently died from morgellons disease, which is thought to be linked to genetically modified foods.
b. genetically modified foods have been made illegal in several other countries, including great britain.
c. genetically modified foods use fewer pesticides and are able to produce larger volumes of food.
d. farms that refuse to grow genetically modified foods could see their profits drop and their businesses close.

Explanation:

To support the claim that genetically modified (GM) foods should be illegal due to health problems, we need a reason linking GM foods to health issues. Option A states that people died from a disease linked to GM foods, directly supporting the health - problem - based claim. Option B is about other countries' legality, not health. Option C gives positive aspects of GM foods, opposing the claim. Option D is about non - GM - growing farms' business, not health.

Answer:

A. Several people recently died from Morgellons disease, which is thought to be linked to genetically modified foods.