Genetic engineering of crop plants to make them resistant to weed (plant considered undesirable in a particular situation, "a plant in the wrong place") killers is important because _______________.Group of answer choicesthe cost of producing these crops is less since they do not need to be weededweed killers also kill moth and butterfly larvaemany weed killers remain active for yearsit increases erosion of topsoil

Which of the following is a beneficial effect of genetic engineering on the environment and organisms? Group of answer choicesIncrease in the price of products due to high costs of genetic engineering methods.Pesticide resistant crops can transfer their genes to weeds creating pesticide resistant weeds.Some organisms may have allergic reactions to drugs and food produced through genetic engineering.Production of bigger and more productive livestock.

Multiple Choice QuestionThe main goal of most Blank______ agriculture is to maximize crop production when combined with specialized commercial chemicals.Multiple choice question.genetically modified (GM)industrialorganicconventional

Weeds affect the crop plants byThe killing of plants in the field before they growDominating the plants to growCompeting for various resources of crops (plants) causing low availability of nutrientsAll of the above

What is the primary purpose of genetically modifying crops?a.Reducing crop yieldsb.Increasing susceptibility to diseasesc.Decreasing pesticide resistanced.Enhancing nutritional content

Which of these is not a way in which biotechnology can benefit agriculture?2 pointsProducing better-tasting fruitsIncrease crop populationReducing the loss of crops to insectsImproving farm machinery