Which action is an example of genetic modification (creating GMOs)?

1. breeding dogs for specific traits like size, coat color, and temperament
2. selecting fruit that is fleshy with small seeds and planting those the following season
3. making crops resistant to pesticides by inserting a gene from another organism
4. raising animals via animal husbandry for food purposes

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The action that is an example of genetic modification (creating GMOs) is:

3. making crops resistant to pesticides by inserting a gene from another organism

This process involves directly altering the genetic makeup of an organism, which is a key characteristic of genetic modification.