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Which is an advantage of producing genetically engineered crops that have pest-resistant genes?
bioaccumulation of pesticides
allows farmers to grow any crop they want
reduces the use of pesticides for certain insects
gene transfer to nontarget species

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reduces the use of pesticides for certain insects

Explanation: Pest-resistant crops (e.g., Bt crops) produce their own insecticidal proteins, lowering the need for external pesticide applications and thus reducing chemical use, costs, and some environmental impacts.