| A | B |
| widely | extending over a great distance |
| whether | no matter if |
| optimistic | expecting the best outcome |
| boosted | increased; raised |
| suitable | appropriate |
| nevertheless | however; in spite of that |
| optimistic | expecting the best outcome |
| genetically | having to do with genes |
| crisis | disaster; catastrophe |
| selective breeding | intentionally cultivating crops or animals in an attempt to produce offspring with desirable characteristics |
| traits | characteristics |
| modified | changed |
| pests | small animal or an insect that causes damage to food or crops |
| altered | changed; modified |
| biotechnology companies | businesses using biochemistry to make new medicines, etc |
| nutritious | high in nutrients |
| "prescription" | an order for medication |
| impact | effect |
| yields | profits |
| deprive | to take something away, to deny |
| impression | a feeling about something |
| to address | deal with |
| poverty | the lack of money and material possessions, the state of being poor |