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7.5 Food production

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Question 29
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Scientists have produced a GM crop that is resistant to a herbicide (weedkiller).

Which statement explains how growing this crop could increase yield?

[1]
A

The crop releases herbicide, so weeds cannot grow near its roots

B

The herbicide acts as a fertiliser, so the crop photosynthesises faster

C

Insect pests are killed by the herbicide, so less of the crop is eaten

D

Weeds are killed without harming the crop, so there is less competition

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7.5 Food production Questions

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42 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 7.5 Food production, covering 7.5.1 Factors affecting food security, 7.5.2 Farming techniques, 7.5.3 Sustainable fisheries, and 7.5.4 Role of biotechnology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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