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Question of the Week

Advances in biotechnology have allowed for the cloning of farm animals. The debate over the safety of meat and dairy products from cloned animals has raised questions on whether the public is willing to accept these products for human consumption.

cow pig goat
Source:USDA

The Food and Drug Administration recently announced its decision on the safety of food products that are derived from cloned animals.

Below are a few statements about using cloned animals for food. Select True (T) or False (F)
for each statement.

The FDA has announced that milk and meat from cloned animals are safe to eat.

Clones are designed to help farmers breed animals who have the most beneficial and profitable traits.
Cloned products must be labeled as such before they can be sold in supermarkets.
Pennsylvania is home to one of only a handful of cloning companies in the United States.

Congratulations for submitting the correct response to this week's question!
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County
Dakota Bejster
Emily Bragonier
Selena Clark
Sal DeCario
Fred Fagan
Shayna Fiorina
Kaylee Grindrod
Natalie Gsell
Carson Hazlett
Courtney Kahl
Alisha Kozieja
Christopher Larkin
Krystalyn Martin
Emily McKenna
Jennifer Resslar
Liz Richards
Melissa Richards
Abagail Smith
Tom Takacs
Connor Wege
Westmoreland
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Delaware
Westmoreland
Berks
Delaware
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Delaware 
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Delaware
Westmoreland
Allegheny
Westmoreland
Westmoreland
Delaware
Westmoreland

 

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