Biotechnology has allowed us to genetically modify corn with a gene that acts as a pesticide. What could be a possible environmental impact of this development?

-Insects resistant to the specific pesticide would develop over time.
-The surplus of corn would rot and decay releasing additional greenhouse gases.
-The price of corn would drop dramatically because of a greater supply with no increase in demand
-Countries able to buy the new corn seeds would see increases in their economy and pollution would rise.

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Biotechnology has allowed us to genetically modify corn with a gene that acts as a pesticide. What could be a possible environmental impact of this development?

-Insects resistant to the specific pesticide would develop over time.
-The surplus of corn would rot and decay releasing additional greenhouse gases.
-The price of corn would drop dramatically because of a greater supply with no increase in demand
-Countries able to buy the new corn seeds would see increases in their economy and pollution would rise.

btaylor · Answer

-Insects resistant to the specific pesticide would develop over time.
It is the only one the statement really proves.

anonymous · Answer

the first one

anonymous · Answer

Thank You!!

anonymous · Answer

that also happens to virusses abd other nasty things that attack humans... think of MRSA