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.The corn will grow to maturity in half the amount of time
2.The corn will require less space, water, and nutrients to grow
3.The corn will produce twice as much corn on the same number of plants
4.The corn will be less affected by certain pests
4.The corn will be less affected by certain pests
By incorporating genes from Bacillus thuringiensis, the corn will have the ability to produce its own pest-resistant protein, making it less susceptible to certain pests. This can result in higher crop yields and lower costs associated with pest control.