Genetically modifying crop plants can do which of the following?
A) decrease pesticide resistance in the plants.
B) make the plants more resistant to freezing.
C) reduce the amount of fat in the plants.
D) increase the incidence of galls in the plants.

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Genetically modifying crop plants can make the plants more resistant to freezing by introducing genes from other organisms that produce antifreeze proteins. A) is incorrect as genetically modified crops can be engineered to be resistant to pests and reduce the need for pesticides. C) is incorrect as genetic modification can increase or decrease fat content in plants, depending on the goal of the modification. D) is incorrect as galls are abnormal growths caused by insect or pathogen infestations and are not a desirable trait in crop plants.

Genetically Modifying Crop Plants Can Do Which of the Following