Which of the Following Is a Scientific Concern Related to Creating

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a scientific concern related to creating genetically modified crops?

• A) Herbicide resistance may spread to weedy species.
• B) Genetically modified crops cannot survive without the addition of great amounts of fertilizer to the soil.
• C) The monetary costs of growing genetically modified plants are significantly greater than traditional breeding techniques.
• D) Genetically modified plants are less stable and may revert back to parental genotypes.

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Direct Labor

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Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Manufacturing Overhead

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