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Which is a true statement about genetic diversity?
a. Genetic resistance to pests and diseases can be increased by crossing a plant with ancestral varieties
b. Genetic engineering technology is used to increase genetic diversity by creating new species with synthetic genes
I want to say B, but I am uncertain because of the "synthetic" part. For A, wouldn't genetic resistance decrease if ancestral varieties are involved? I mean, aren't the pests and bacteria already familiar with the ancestor plants?
Thanks.
a. Genetic resistance to pests and diseases can be increased by crossing a plant with ancestral varieties
b. Genetic engineering technology is used to increase genetic diversity by creating new species with synthetic genes
I want to say B, but I am uncertain because of the "synthetic" part. For A, wouldn't genetic resistance decrease if ancestral varieties are involved? I mean, aren't the pests and bacteria already familiar with the ancestor plants?
Thanks.