In terms of producing biofuels, corn
A) cannot be engineered to produce biofuel.
B) does not produce more energy than used for production.
C) seems to be the cure-all.
D) has never been tested as a biofuel.
E) has been made illegal to use as a biofuel in the United States.

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Corn-based biofuels, such as ethanol, have been criticized for requiring more energy to produce than they produce as a fuel. This is known as the "energy balance" of the fuel. However, other types of biofuels, such as those made from algae or waste materials, may have a more favorable energy balance.

In Terms of Producing Biofuels, Corn