Scientists have genetically modified a variety of corn to protect it against 6 points its predator, the corn borer. This variety of corn now produces a chemical
that is toxic to the corn borer. How will the genetic modification benefit
the entire ecosystem? *
The corn plant will be able to survive and produce more food for the ecosystem.
The chemical produced by the corn plant will be consumed by others in the
ecosystem.
The modified gene will mutate, and the new chemical produced will not be toxic to the
corn borer.
The corn plant will self-fertilize and cross-pollinate and continue to produce pest
resistant corn plants.