Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Genetic modification

Genetic modification — practice question

Corn that was genetically engineered to resist pests was developed during the 1990s. The graph illustrates how the percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered changed, together with the change in the mass of chemical insecticides used. Which statement describes the data shown in the graph between 1996 and 2013?

  • AThe percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of insecticides decreased.
  • BThe percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered increased and the use of insecticides increased.
  • CThe percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of insecticides decreased.
  • DThe percentage of corn grown that was genetically engineered decreased and the use of insecticides increased.

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