Question

As an alternative to synthetic pesticides, genetic engineering can be used to ________ .

a. reduce pest damage
b. create plant hormones
c. bring in natural enemies
d. increase yield
e. increase pest damage

Answer 1

Synthetic pesticides are undesirable because they might also harm their crops in the process. Through genetic engineering, scientists could manipulate the genetic material of an organism and make developments that increase pest damage while not affecting the crops' yield.

The answer is E.