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Genetic modification
Higher
2 marks
Why might a farmer choose to grow a herbicide-resistant GM crop?
A
Can spray whole field with herbicide — kills weeds, not the crop — less competition and higher yield
B
The crop grows faster because herbicide acts as fertiliser
C
Herbicide resistance allows the crop to survive without water
D
The crop automatically poisons all pest insects
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