What Are Some Potential Drawbacks of Using Pest-Resistant Crops

question 21

Multiple Choice

What are some potential drawbacks of using pest-resistant crops?

• A)water pollution
• B)the creation of pest-resistant weeds
• C)the creation of pesticide-resistant pests
• D)the repelling of beneficial insects
• E)All of these answers are potential drawbacks of using pest-resistant crops.

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