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Changing Technology, Changing Agriculture

Question 4 • CSD Summer 2026 Human Geography

What is the difference between bioengineered crops and genetically modified crops?

Answer
A
These two terms mean the same thing and describe plants that are created by additions or deletions to DNA.
B
Bioengineered crops are created through natural cross-pollination, while genetically modified crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA.
C
Genetically modified crops are created through natural cross-pollination, while bioengineered crops are created by additions or deletions to DNA.
D
These two terms mean the same thing and describe plants that were created during the Green Revolution.

Explanation

In this question, “bioengineered” and “genetically modified” are used to describe crops whose DNA has been deliberately changed, such as by adding or deleting genetic material. Natural cross-pollination and the Green Revolution are not what define these terms, so A is the best answer.

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