Roundup Ready Corn Is a Transgenic Crop That Is Resistant

question 15

Multiple Choice

Roundup Ready corn is a transgenic crop that is resistant to the herbicide Roundup glyphosate.What is the main reason that farmers would want to plant Roundup Ready corn?

• A)Roundup Ready corn produces its own herbicide,which would kill nearby weeds without the farmers having herbicides on their fields.
• B)Many farmers have problems with airborne Roundup drifting in from nearby farms,and Roundup Ready corn would be protected from such airborne herbicide.
• C)Farmers can use Roundup on the weeds in their cornfields without killing their corn.
• D)Water supplies are often contaminated with Roundup,which typically kills corn.Such contaminated water can be used only on Roundup Ready crops.

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Definitions:

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party makes a decision that is binding on all involved parties.

Mediation

Mediation is a conflict resolution process where a neutral third party (the mediator) facilitates dialogue between disputing parties to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Resistance Points

The positions beyond which a negotiator is unwilling or unable to go in a negotiation; the limit of compromise.

Mediator

A neutral third party who assists in negotiating an agreement between disputing parties.