For over a decade, farmers in the U.S. have been planting genetically modified crops. An example of one of these crops is corn that is resistant to weed-killer. This makes it so that no corn is lost due to contact with herbicide meant to kill weeds.

Question

For over a decade, farmers in the U.S. have been planting genetically modified crops. An example of one of these crops is corn that is resistant to weed-killer. This makes it so that no corn is lost due to contact with herbicide meant to kill weeds.

While this is seen by many as a positive development, others see it as a cause for concern. What is one possible negative side effect of planting genetically modified corn?(1 point)

Answer 1

One possible negative side effect of planting genetically modified corn is the potential for decreased biodiversity. If genetically modified corn becomes the dominant crop, it may outcompete other varieties of corn and other plants in the ecosystem, leading to a loss of genetic diversity. This can have negative implications for ecosystem health and resilience.