High fructose corn syrup is cheaper in the U.S. than other sweeteners for all the following reasons EXCEPT:Group of answer choicesThe government subsidizes corn production.Corn grows well in a large land area.Cane sugar does not grow well except in rainy and warm climates.Production of corn for ethanol has decreased the demand for corn.The government subsidizes cane sugar.
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High fructose corn syrup is cheaper in the U.S. than other sweeteners for all the following reasons EXCEPT:Group of answer choicesThe government subsidizes corn production.Corn grows well in a large land area.Cane sugar does not grow well except in rainy and warm climates.Production of corn for ethanol has decreased the demand for corn.The government subsidizes cane sugar.
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The statement "Production of corn for ethanol has decreased the demand for corn" is not a reason why high fructose corn syrup is cheaper in the U.S. than other sweeteners. In fact, the production of corn for ethanol increases the demand for corn, which could potentially make it more expensive. However, the other factors listed (government subsidies for corn production, the suitability of the U.S. climate for growing corn, and the less suitable climate for cane sugar) all contribute to making high fructose corn syrup a cheaper sweetener in the U.S.
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