decades ago farming was not a controversial subject. today, people have very definite opinions as to how their food should be produced. the three methods of farming are conventional, organic, and gmo farming. you have been assigned the task of creating a table to compare and contrast the three methods. there is one important characteristic of gmo farming that sets it apart from the other two methods. what is that characteristic?

a gmo crops never needs pesticides or fertilizer applications.

b a gmo is a plant or one that has had its dna changed using technology.

c gmo foods are not as healthful and safe to eat as their non - gmo counterparts.

d gmo crops require much less hands - on labor than their counterparts on conventional or organic farms.

(there is also a table with columns \characteristic\, \outlook: conventional farming\, \outlook: organic farming\, and rows \less land for more output, high - yield crops\,
elies on synthetic pesticides\, \synthetic and natural herbicides used\, echnological innovations for farm management\, \often monocropping employed\)

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decades ago farming was not a controversial subject. today, people have very definite opinions as to how their food should be produced. the three methods of farming are conventional, organic, and gmo farming. you have been assigned the task of creating a table to compare and contrast the three methods. there is one important characteristic of gmo farming that sets it apart from the other two methods. what is that characteristic?

a gmo crops never needs pesticides or fertilizer applications.

b a gmo is a plant or one that has had its dna changed using technology.

c gmo foods are not as healthful and safe to eat as their non - gmo counterparts.

d gmo crops require much less hands - on labor than their counterparts on conventional or organic farms.

(there is also a table with columns \characteristic\, \outlook: conventional farming\, \outlook: organic farming\, and rows \less land for more output, high - yield crops\,
elies on synthetic pesticides\, \synthetic and natural herbicides used\, 	echnological innovations for farm management\, \often monocropping employed\)

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# Brief Explanations:
To determine the correct characteristic of GMO farming, we analyze each option:
- Option A: GMO crops can still use pesticides/herbicide applications (e.g., for pest control), so this is incorrect.
- Option B: A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is defined as an organism (including plants) whose DNA has been altered using technology. This matches the scientific definition of GMOs.
- Option C: Scientific consensus and research show GMO foods are generally as healthful and safe as non - GMO counterparts, so this is incorrect.
- Option D: GMO crops often require less hands - on labor due to traits like pest resistance, but the question is about a characteristic that is a key distinction in terms of farming methods. The core definition of GMO (DNA modification via technology) is a more fundamental characteristic related to how they are produced compared to the labor aspect.

# Answer:
B. A GMO is a plant or one that has had its DNA changed using technology

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