Why might genetically engineering a crop to be herbicide resistant result in producing weeds that are herbicide resistant?

When herbicide is used, susceptible weeds are killed, while any weeds that are already resistant survive. Those survivors can reproduce and pass on their resistance, so resistant weeds may become more common. This is why “the weeds that are not affected by the herbicide are able to reproduce” is the best answer.

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