Bt-Corn Has Been Genetically Engineered to Express an Insect-Killing Gene

question 90

Multiple Choice

Bt-corn has been genetically engineered to express an insect-killing gene from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis.How does this genetically engineered corn benefit the environment?

• A) It provides a food source for important pollinator insects.
• B) It decreases the amount of land necessary to grow the world's corn requirements.
• C) It increases the amount of insecticide that needs to be used on the crops.
• D) It decreases the amount of insecticide that needs to be used on the crops.

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