Question

new strain of rice was developed to be resistant to popular weed killers. What could be a negative outcome from the production of this new rice variety?
A.
Farmers will be able to spray weeds growing near the rice without worrying about killing the rice.
B.
There are no possible negative outcomes from this new strain of rice.
C.
The rice crops will be more productive due to less competition with other plants.
D.
If it accidentally spreads to areas where it is unwanted, it will be difficult to remove.

Answer 1

D. If the herbicide-resistant rice spreads into areas where it's unwanted (or crosses with wild relatives), it will be difficult to remove because the usual weed killers won't work.