NEET BIOLOGY

BIOTECHNOLOGY

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How can agricultural biotechnology have a positive impact on the environment?
A
By developing crops that are pest resistant requiring fewer pesticides to be used.
B
planting crops in shaded areas.
C
Harvesting crops that have thick stems and leaves.
D
water crops with a recycled irrigation system.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biotech crops can make farming more profitable by increasing crop quality and may in some cases increase yields. The use of some of these crops can simplify work and improve safety for farmers. This allows farmers to spend less of their time managing their crops and more time on other profitable activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically modified pest resistant plant cotton variety. It produces substances used to kill bollworm or moth larva. The full form of BT is Bacillus thuringiensis. It is a genetically modified organism which does not occur naturally.

Detailed explanation-3: -3) How can agricultural biotechnology have a positive impact on the environment? By developing crops that are pest resistant requiring fewer pesticides to be used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plant Biotechnology has been instrumental in augmenting crop productivity to improve food, feed, and fiber security, and in reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture.

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