12.1.1 - CROP VARIETY IMPROVEMENT
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Practice Questions
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What is crop variety improvement?
💡 Hint: Think about why we breed different types of crops.
Name one trait that crop varieties are improved for.
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges crops face in the environment.
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What is the main goal of crop variety improvement?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of improved varieties.
True or False: Genetic modification can introduce desired traits into crops.
💡 Hint: Consider what genetic modification does.
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Design a crop variety that could thrive in a drought-prone region. What traits would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental challenges faced by crops.
Evaluate the ethical considerations surrounding the use of GMOs in agriculture.
💡 Hint: Explore both sides of the GMO debate.
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