GMO crops such as ____ help farmers use smaller amounts of toxic pesticides because these crops are pest resistant.
A) glyphosphate
B) Golden Rice
C) A. tumefaciens corn
D) Ti corn and rice
E) Bt corn and soy

Question

GMO crops such as ____ help farmers use smaller amounts of toxic pesticides because these crops are pest resistant.​
A) ​glyphosphate
B) ​Golden Rice
C) ​A. tumefaciens corn
D) ​Ti corn and rice
E) ​Bt corn and soy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bt corn and soy are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that have been engineered to express the Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxin, which is toxic to certain pests. This allows farmers to use less chemical pesticides, as the plants themselves can resist pests.

GMO Crops Such as ____ Help Farmers Use Smaller Amounts