Question

Cotton is one crop that is often damaged by a pest insect species. A research program is planned to genetically modify the plants to keep insect damage to a minimum. The aim of the research is to make the plants release a protein that can kill the insects.

Why might people be opposed to this research program?

Question 6 options:

The insect species will soon spread to other areas.


The modified plants will cause a waste of natural resources.


The insects may be the natural food of several species of birds.


The sales of pesticides will decrease where the modified plants are grown.

Answer 1

Answer:The insects are food for birds

Explanation:if the insects die the birds die and so on and so forth since everything is in a perfect balance that can easily be disreupted hope this helps god bless