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Genetically engineered crops

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Crops that have been modified through genetic engineering to increase their resistance to pests and diseases, representing an alternative pest-control method.

AP course connection

Topic 5.3: 5.3 The Green Revolution

Unit 5

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