Read the passage: Genetically Engineered Corn. Then 1. Explain what Bt corn is and how it is made. 2. Describe the benefits of Bt corn. 3. Describe the risks of Bt corn. 4. Make an argument for or against the use of Bt corn and provide support for your position.

1. Bt maize is a genetically modified maize. It is produced through biochemical techniques and with the use of biotechnology that allows genes of Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria to be introduced in the DNA of corn. These genes allow Bt maize plants to produce a toxic protein specific to certain groups of insects.

2. With the production of this protein, Bt corn becomes immune to attack by these insects. As a result, the use of pesticides in the corn crop is reduced, which makes production healthier and avoids side effects on the soil. In addition, it prevents the production of corn from falling due to the attack of insects.

3. Among the disadvantages, we can say that Bt maize does not control all the pests that attack maize, only a few, which allows maize to be attacked. It can also trigger evolution in pest species that are immune, creating a toxin-resistant species. Finally, it can create contamination in wild maize crops (that is, those that have not been genetically modified), ending diversity.

4. I believe that the use of Bt corn is favorable. This is because it allows a greater production of food to meet our need and increasingly intense demand for food. However, it is necessary to affirm that the use of this corn needs regulation and inspection, mainly in the big industries that can harm the small producer.

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e) all of the above

the correct answer is - d. china has a large and growing population.

the fact that china has a large (the biggest) population, and it is still growing, doesn't hinder the agriculture production in the country. in fact, it can for increased production in the agriculture, since there's more labor force, as well the sheer mass of people produces lots of scientists that come up with new inventions as to how to improve this sector. nice example is the inner mongolia region in china, in general dominated by the gobi desert, but few scientist came up with a nice idea as to how to make the region productive by using plants that are very resistant to droughts, so lots of people have been employed, and the region is becoming greener and greener each year, and the production of food in this region is also increasing.