Why Might Crop Plants Be Genetically Modified

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why might crop plants be genetically modified?

• A) to decrease pesticide resistance in the plants
• B) to make the plants more resistant to freezing
• C) to reduce the amount of fat in the plants
• D) to increase the incidence of galls in the plants

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