Question
Some crops are extremely sensitive to temperature and can only grow within the correct temperature range. Papayas, for instance, have been genetically modified in order to be more tolerant to hot and cold conditions. What would be the most likely impact of making this change at the genetic level?
A.Crops can be grown in land that does not have a lot of nutrients, making land use more effective.
B.Crops can be grown in climates where they previously could not, increasing the amount of food.
C.More of the land used for growing crops can be reclaimed for other purposes.
D.More of the same type of crop can be grown within the same climate.
A.Crops can be grown in land that does not have a lot of nutrients, making land use more effective.
B.Crops can be grown in climates where they previously could not, increasing the amount of food.
C.More of the land used for growing crops can be reclaimed for other purposes.
D.More of the same type of crop can be grown within the same climate.
Answers
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B. Crops can be grown in climates where they previously could not, increasing the amount of food.
By genetically modifying papayas to be more tolerant to hot and cold conditions, they can now be grown in a wider range of climates, increasing the overall production of food. This would ultimately benefit food security and help meet the demands of a growing population.
By genetically modifying papayas to be more tolerant to hot and cold conditions, they can now be grown in a wider range of climates, increasing the overall production of food. This would ultimately benefit food security and help meet the demands of a growing population.