Question

In 3–5 sentences, explain how genetically modified plants and animals help provide food for a growing population.(4 points)

Answer 1

Genetically modified (GM) plants are engineered for traits like pest and disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, and drought tolerance, which raise crop yields and reduce losses. GM animals can be altered for faster growth, better feed conversion, or disease resistance, producing more meat, milk, or eggs with fewer resources. Crops can also be biofortified or modified for longer shelf life, improving nutrition and cutting postharvest waste. Together these changes let farmers produce more food on less land and with fewer inputs, helping feed a growing population.