One Predicted Aspect of Climate Change Is That Levels of Precipitation

question 3

Multiple Choice

One predicted aspect of climate change is that levels of precipitation and temperature will become more variable. Given this information, which of the following describes the best strategy for genetically engineering crops?

• A) Genetically engineer crops so that the component used for food has the longest possible shelf life.
• B) Genetically engineer most crops to withstand very long droughts.
• C) Genetically engineer individuals with different phenotypes within a single crop type.
• D) Genetically engineer crops to grow and mature as quickly as possible.

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