BOTANY
BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Which best describes a potential economic benefit to the rural areas of North Carolina?
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Biotechnology can help farmers develop disease-resistant crops.
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Biotechnology can help make the harvesting process less efficient.
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Biotechnology can reduce the amount of time required to plant a crop in the field.
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Biotechnology can help farmers advertise and sell their produce through the Internet.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The development of agricultural biotechnology offers the opportunity to increase crop production, lower farming costs, improve food quality and safety, and enhance environmental quality.
Detailed explanation-2: -The state is No. 5 in research, testing and medical labs, a sector that generates $13.7 billion in economic activity and supports more than 75, 000 jobs. North Carolina’s agricultural feedstock and industrial biosciences sector generates $7.3 billion in economic activity and supports 14, 000 jobs.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biotechnology in agriculture can enhance resistance to disease, pests, and environmental stress to improve both crop yield and quality.
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