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Why might genetically engineering a crop to be herbicide resistant result in producing weeds that are herbicide resistant?

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The answer is B. The weeds that are not affected by the herbicide are able to reproduce.

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Genetic engineering can be used to produce plants that are resistant to herbicide. One herbicide works by preventing the activity of an enzyme.

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