Question

Biotechnology is used in a variety of areas from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to fuels.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (C) Genetically modified crops requires less pesticide.

The genetically modified crops are designed in such a way that it requires less amount of pesticide. These plants contain the gene resistant for pest. These plants are often called as Bt plants. Almost 40%  of the maize crops used in United States are genetically modified crops. All these are pest resistant and require very small amount of pesticide to kill some of the pest.

Answer 2

Genetically altered crops require less pesticide as their DNA can be reconstructed to create insect resistance or other resistances to the climate or poor soul quality.