Suppose you are an agricultural geneticist. You and your research group are brainstorming future plant foods that could be developed using selective breeding. This could be either general methods or genetic engineering. From the following list, check all characteristics you would consider when developing new plant foods.
Answer
A
resistance to pesticides
B
addition of genes to make animal protein
C
resistance to insects, fungi, and other pests
D
addition of genes to improve color and taste
E
modifications for specific climates (heat, cold, drought)
F
modifications for extremely large- or small-sized fruit or vegetable
G
addition of genes to increase concentrations of essential vitamins
H
modification of food’s appearance to make it more attractive to consumers