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Chapter 21, Problem 2CT
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To explain: The type of tomatoes that should be picked and the reason why it should be picked.
Introduction: Genetically modified foods or genetically engineered crops refer to foods that are produced with changes in DNA using genetic engineering techniques, wherein good traits are introduced in order to improve the quality and quantity of the yield.
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