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How do herbicide-resistant crops create unintended environmental challenges? (1 point)
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Enhancement of soil microorganism populations
Enhancement of soil microorganism populations

Development of resistant superweeds requiring increased chemical use
Development of resistant superweeds requiring increased chemical use

Improvement of crop genetic diversity naturally
Improvement of crop genetic diversity naturally

Reduction of farming operational costs worldwide

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Development of resistant superweeds requiring increased chemical use

Herbicide-resistant crops can select for weed populations that evolve resistance, leading to "superweeds" and often heavier or more diverse herbicide use.