Question

A corn plant has been genetically engineered. It produces pollen that can make its own toxins. These toxins protect the corn plant against pests. What is a likely impact on the environment around the corn plant?

Bird and butterfly populations around the area may increase.
The concentration of pesticides in a nearby lake would increase.
Newer strains of pesticide-resistant pests may develop.
The carbon dioxide level would increase in the area.

Answer 1

newer strains of pesticide

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Answer 2

I think the answer is "newer strains of pesticide - resistant pests may develop" as I learnt in Biology, but I'm not sure as I don't know anything about corn plants.

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