Question

seed company in Mississippi produces genetically modified cotton seeds. What are some advantages to using genetically modified crops?
A.
increased crop production
B.
resistance to pests
C.
resistance to extreme weather
D.
all of these

Answer 1

Answer:

d all of these

Explanation:

Answer 2

The advantage of using GM crops is option D: All of these.

• Desired genes from other microbes or plant species that have a feature that isn't present in the target crop are inserted into their genetic composition in genetically modified crops.
• This is done to boost agricultural output by giving the crop the qualities it needs for a better yield.
• A gene from a microorganism that is naturally resistant to a specific insect is put into the genetic sequence of a crop, making it resistant to that insect or pest.
• Crops can also be changed with desirable genes from other resistant crops to make them resistant to adverse weather.
• Cotton seeds that have been genetically modified to be resistant to insects like the bollworm enhance yield and reduce the need for insecticides produced by a seed company. BT cotton, for example.
• Hence, all options are correct.