Which of the following is an advantage that a farmer would see when using a genetically-engineered crop?
1.introducing chemicals in the environment
2.increasing an animal’s resistance to antibiotics
3.increasing the amount of crop harvested
4.reducing the resistance of a crop to pesticide
I think it's C?
ya its c using process of elimination
but, are they wrong Ms. Sue?
Its c, i've finished the test and confirmed it.
Yes, you are correct! The advantage that a farmer would see when using a genetically-engineered crop is increasing the amount of crop harvested.
To determine the answer to this question, you can analyze each option and eliminate the ones that don't correspond to the advantages of genetically-engineered crops for farmers. Let's go through each option:
1. Introducing chemicals in the environment: This is not an advantage for farmers. Genetically-engineered crops are designed to be more resistant to pests, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and minimizing their impact on the environment.
2. Increasing an animal’s resistance to antibiotics: This option is unrelated to the advantages of genetically-engineered crops. Antibiotic resistance is a concern in livestock, but it is not directly related to genetically-engineered crops.
3. Increasing the amount of crop harvested: This is the correct answer. Genetically-engineered crops are often designed to have traits that improve yield, such as resistance to pests, diseases, or adverse environmental conditions. This can lead to a higher amount of crop harvested, which is advantageous for farmers.
4. Reducing the resistance of a crop to pesticide: This is not an advantage for farmers. Genetically-engineered crops are commonly engineered to be more resistant to pests and diseases, reducing the need for pesticides and minimizing crop loss.
By comparing the advantages presented in each option, you can conclude that the correct answer is option 3, which states that genetically-engineered crops increase the amount of crop harvested.