Scientists have been able to insert genes from bacteria into the DNA of corn plants. This gives some species of corn additional resistance to pests. Why would this breakthrough be beneficial to humans?

A. Farmers will increase their use of chemicals that kill pests.
B.Less chemical residue will be found in the air and water.
C.Bacteria will flourish inside the corn plants.
D.The corn will cause illness in humans or animals.
E.The amount of corn produced per acre of farmland will decrease.

Scientists have been able to insert genes from bacteria into the DNA of corn plants. This gives some species of corn additional resistance to pests.

This would breakthrough be beneficial to humans as " less chemical residue will be found in the air and water"

What is DNA?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is just a polymer made up of two polynucleotide chains whose coil around with each other to create a double helix which carries genetic instructions including all living things and viruses' formation, function, growth, but also reproduction.

What is chemical residue?

The remnants of a chemical or even its decomposition products may remain in or on prepared produce and are referred to as chemical residues. Chemical residues could form as a result of directly processing produce with either a chemical product or as a result of chemical exposure.

Therefore, the correct answer will be option (B).

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