Which of these is a benefit of growing a crop that has been genetically modified to resist insect pests?
A. Pests can evolve to become resistant to the toxin produced by the modified gene.
☐ B. Its pollen can enter wild populations that serve as food for non- pest insects.
C. Farmers can grow the crop using fewer chemical pesticides than traditional crops.
D. It will produce food that is more nutritious than that of traditional crops.
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C. Farmers can grow the crop using fewer chemical pesticides than traditional crops.