Which of the Following Is a Scientific Concern Related to Creating

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a scientific concern related to creating genetically modified crops?

• A) Herbicide resistance may spread to weedy species.
• B) Beneficial insects may be harmed by eating pest species.
• C) Their adaptive advantages would allow them to overpower natural ecosystems.
• D) The monetary costs of growing genetically modified plants are significantly greater than those of traditional breeding techniques.

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Ethmoid

A lightweight, spongy bone located at the root of the nose between the eyes, forming part of the cranial floor and part of the nasal cavity and eye orbits.

Sphenoidal

Pertaining to the sphenoid bone, a butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that plays a crucial role in the cranial structure and houses the pituitary gland.

Mastoid

A prominent bone located behind the human ear, part of the temporal bone, containing air cells that drain the middle ear.

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