Why would a farmer want to plant a crop genetically engineered to produce the toxin Bt?
A) The toxin gets into the soil and kills weeds.
B) It makes crops taste bad so deer and birds don't eat them.
C) It is a toxin to grazers but adds a spicy flavor once the crops are harvested.
D) The toxin acts as a pesticide so insects don't eat the crops.
E) The toxin acts as an herbicide so insects don't eat the crops.
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