Crops Genetically Engineered to Be Resistant to an Herbicide Might

question 6

Multiple Choice

Crops genetically engineered to be resistant to an herbicide might promote an increased use of that herbicide because

• A) the herbicide is now an effective way to prevent weed growth without harming the crop plant.
• B) the engineered crops will transfer the herbicide resistance to wild plants.
• C) more farmers will be able to afford the genetically engineered seeds and so more of the crop will be planted.
• D) a higher concentration of the herbicide will be needed to kill wild plant species.

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