Which of the following is a scientific concern related to creating genetically modified crops?
A) Herbicide resistance may spread to weedy species.
B) Genetically modified crops cannot survive without the addition of great amounts of fertilizer to the soil.
C) The monetary costs of growing genetically modified plants are significantly greater than traditional breeding techniques.
D) Genetically modified plants are less stable and may revert back to parental genotypes.

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Herbicide resistance genes in genetically modified crops may spread to weedy species through hybridization or horizontal gene transfer, resulting in the evolution of "superweeds" that are difficult to control. This can have negative ecological and economic impacts.

Which of the Following Is a Scientific Concern Related to Creating