19. from "The Roots of Organic Farming"

Read the sentences.

"Depending on the organization that certifies, the term 'organic' refers most often to fruits and vegetables grown with little or no synthesized chemical fertilizers or pesticides. It has also been extended to include meats and dairy products from animals that have not been fed synthetic or genetically modified food or injected with growth hormones, antibiotics, or other medicines."

Which is the most accurate and concise paraphrase of this excerpt?

A. Food that is "organic" can vary, depending on the organization that certifies it. Most will contain little or no synthetic or genetically modified chemicals or medicines.

B. Organic produce is certified to contain little or no synthetic chemicals, while organic meat and dairy come from animals who have not been given synthetic or genetically modified food, growth hormones or medicines.

C. The term "organic" refers most often to food that has been grown with little or no synthesized chemicals, and to meat and dairy products that come from animals who have not eaten chemically or genetically modified food or medicines.

D. Various organizations certify organic fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy products to contain no synthetic chemicals, genetically modified food, hormones, or medicines.

I think the answer is C.

I agree.

Yes, you are correct. The most accurate and concise paraphrase of the excerpt is option C: "The term 'organic' refers most often to food that has been grown with little or no synthesized chemicals and to meat and dairy products that come from animals who have not eaten chemically or genetically modified food or medicines." This paraphrase captures the essential information from the original text and is concise in its wording.