A farmer is using a new strain of genetically modified corn. The corn contains genes from the fungus Bacillus thuringiensis. Bacillus thuringiensis is a fungus that produces a protein that effectively eliminates certain pests. Which result can the farmer expect after switching to the new modified corn?(1 point)
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The corn will grow to maturity in half the amount of time
The corn will grow to maturity in half the amount of time
The corn will require less space, water, and nutrients to grow
The corn will require less space, water, and nutrients to grow
The corn will produce twice as much corn on the same number of plants
The corn will produce twice as much corn on the same number of plants
The corn will be less affected by certain pests