This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What are the pros and cons of genetically engineering plants for use as agricultural or food crops? ... (Read 102 times)

rlane42

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 594
on: Jul 21, 2018

What are the pros and cons of genetically engineering plants for use as
  agricultural or food crops?


 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

How would you describe a common leaf, such as a maple, by its shape,
  arrangement and margin?


 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sweetkitty24130

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 291
Reply #1 on: Jul 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Responses will vary, pros are higher crop yields and diversity with disease and pest
resistance and cons are additional needed studies to confirm the safety of GM
consumption or its possible effects of the ecosystem



Answer to Question 2

Responses will vary, but students should be aware that leaves have different shapes,
such as flat, needlelike, or cylindrical; different arrangements on the stem, such as
alternate, opposite, or whorled; and margins, or edges of the leaves, that help distinguish them.



rlane42

  • Member
  • Posts: 594
Reply 2 on: Jul 21, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

ryhom

  • Member
  • Posts: 366
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

A young gerbil sitting by the food bowl to eat A young gerbil sitting by the food bowl to eat
Plants Plants
Plants Plants
Plants Plants
Food Insecurity Food Insecurity
Who Oversees the Food Supply? Who Oversees the Food Supply?
Video: Brief Summary on Photosynthesis - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library