Practice Why Genetically Modify Crops? (1) - Genetic Engineering in Agriculture

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Question 1.
What is the main goal of genetically modifying crops?
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Think about the challenges farmers face.
Question 2.
Name a benefit of pest resistance in crops.
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Consider how it affects farmers' yields.
3Question 3.
What is one benefit of genetically modifying crops?
- Decreased yield
- Increased resistance to pests
- Increased dependence on pesticides
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Think about what farmers need to protect their crops.
4Question 4.
True or False: Genetically modifying crops can potentially improve their nutritional value.
- True
- False
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Consider examples like Golden Rice.
Question 5.
Evaluate the potential impact of genetically modifying crops on the environment versus traditional farming methods.
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Consider both pros and cons in environmental changes.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to test the drought resistance of genetically modified crops versus non-modified crops.
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Focus on variables such as water levels and crop growth performance.

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