What Is the Advantage of Genetically Modifying Crops Such as Corn,cotton,and

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage of genetically modifying crops such as corn,cotton,and potatoes with Bt genes?

• A)to reduce the need for fertilizers
• B)to stop Bacillus thuringiensis from damaging the crops
• C)to improve the resistance of insect pests to Bt toxins
• D)to make the crops more resistant to insect pests

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