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curlz

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on: Aug 14, 2013
Which of the following is a scientific concern related to creating genetically modified crops?
A) Herbicide resistance may spread to weedy species.
B) Beneficial insects may be harmed by eating pest species.
C) Their adaptive advantages would allow them to overpower natural ecosystems.
D) The monetary costs of growing genetically modified plants are significantly greater than traditional breeding techniques.
E) Genetically modified plants are less stable and may revert back to parental genotypes.


mydiamond

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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2013
I know it's A,

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