Question

biology nord ic qtr b continuous learning center - credit bearing (tutor) consequences of dna technology which best describes the advantage of pest resistance? pesticides become less effective. pests can tolerate more pesticides. farmers can kills weeds without killing their cash crop. farmers do not have to use harsh chemicals to save their crops. quiz mark and return 4 of 10 save & exit next

Explanation:

Pest resistance in crops means farmers can avoid using harsh pesticides. This reduces chemical use, benefits the environment, and can lower costs. The other options are disadvantages (pesticides becoming less effective) or incorrect (pests tolerating more pesticides is a problem, not an advantage; killing weeds is about herbicide - tolerance, not pest - resistance).

Answer:

Farmers do not have to use harsh chemicals to save their crops.