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Which of these is a benefit of growing a crop that has been genetically modified to resist

insect pests?
A. Pests can evolve to become resistant to the toxin produced by the modified
gene.
B. Farmers can grow the crop using fewer chemical pesticides than traditional
crops.
XO C. It will produce food that is more nutritious than that of traditional crops.
D. Its pollen can enter wild populations that serve as food for non-pest insects.

User Egoldx
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Answer:

B

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User Lerk
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Answer:

B. Farmers can grow the crop using fewer chemical pesticides than traditional

crops.

Step-by-step explanation:

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