Which is a reason farmers may choose to plant genetically modified crops? higher tolerance to insects fewer tractors needed saves time during harvests 2. What is the transfer of genes or pieces of DNA from one organism to another? DNA cloning genetic engineering cellular stemming 3. What could be a negative impact of planting crops that have been engineered to make their own pesticides? could harm beneficial insects could be harder to replant could grow without stopping
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Higher tolerance to insects: GMO crops may have higher tolerance to certain types of insects, which may result in less need for pesticides. Show more…
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The statements describe either advantages or disadvantages of genetically modified crops. Match each statement to the appropriate category: advantages or disadvantages. - Often produce higher crop yields than traditional crops. - Can introduce new allergens into a crop plant. - Pest resistant plants reduce the amount of pesticides needed. - Disease resistant plants are hardier than traditional crops. - Often have added vitamins to increase crop nutrition. - Generation and spread of resistant weeds. - Pest resistant plants may harm unintended organisms. - Cross-pollination can transfer genes to traditional crop varieties.
Scientists have found ways of inserting favorable genes into plants such as tomatoes, beans or corn to make the fruit of the plant less appetizing to insect pests. Another inserted gene allows the plant to survive heavy doses of chemical sprays that farmers sometimes use to control weeds in the fields. A farmer decides to use the genetically modified crops described above. What should the farmer using the genetically modified plants experience? Group of answer choices decreased crop yield longer growing season decreased use of pesticides smaller growing area
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