How can genetic engineering be used for controlling agricultural pests?

What will be an ideal response?


Genetic engineering has allowed scientists to take genes from one organism and place
them in another to alter the characteristics of plants and animals. Plants that are
resistant to insects and are more tolerant to herbicides have been developed.

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What do electronic timers use as the time base?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of these is a direct input to the control module of a CVT?

A) Engine RPM B) Brake switch C) Input speed sensor D) Engine coolant temperature

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Insured costs for occupational injuries or deaths include _____.

a. pensions for dependents b. costs of investigations c. cost to train replacement workers d. first-aid expenses

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What welding process uses the heat produced by the burning of a fuel gas, enhanced by the addition of pure oxygen, to melt the base metal?

A) SMAW B) GMAW C) FCAW D) OAW E) GTAW

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