Which of the Following Is NOT a Way We Can

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way we can intentionally modify the genetic makeup of a cultivated species to protect it from herbivores?

• A)crop breeding by manually making artificial crosses for desirable traits
• B)using bacteria to genetically introduce new genes into the plant
• C)importing new seed stock from other areas and crossing it with existing plants
• D)using viruses to insert novel defense genes into the plant
• E)spraying with chemical pesticides

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