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Explain the difference between selective breeding and genetic engineering in the development of food crops with desirable traits.

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For selective breeding, scientist will choose which plants will sexually reproduce together to create the desired trait. As for genetic engineering, scientist will manipulate or change the genetic material (DNA) of the plant to create the desired trait.

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