Why Are Scientists Interested in Introducing Extra Copies of Nonphotochemical

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why are scientists interested in introducing extra copies of nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) genes into food crops?

• A) to reduce the need for pesticides
• B) to reduce the need for fertilizers
• C) to increase the efficiency of photosynthesis
• D) to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide used in photosynthesis
• E) to decrease the amount of water required by plants

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