Topic 5 Food Production Flashcards by Thomas van Heijnsbergen | Brainscape

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What is a GM crop ?

A

A genetically modified crop

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What is a GM crop ?

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A genetically modified crop

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What is a pesticide

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A substance used to prevent, repel or destroy pests

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Problems with pesticides ?

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1 They can accumulate over time
2 They can pass through the food chain increasing toxicity levels

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Pesticide alternatives

A

Biological control
GM crops

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What is biological control

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Using organisms such as natural predators or parasites to control pest numbers

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