Genetic Modification Improves Crop Yields by Doing All of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Genetic modification improves crop yields by doing all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one?

• A)allowing more seeds to be planted.
• B)creating plants that are resistant to herbicides.
• C)creating plants that can withstand drought.
• D)developing plants that use sunlight more efficiently.

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

Male reproductive cells designed to fertilize female eggs, characterized by their motility and role in transferring genetic information to the next generation.

Egg Cells

The female reproductive cells or ova, which when fertilized by sperm, lead to the development of an embryo.

Genes

DNA segments that serve as the key functional units in hereditary transmission, determining aspects of an individual's physical and possibly behavioral traits.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products.