In the United States,during the Period Between 1996 and 2006

Question

In the United States,during the period between 1996 and 2006,
A) the use of herbicide tolerant transgenic crops showed the greatest increase.
B) there was a dramatic decrease in the use of transgenic crops.
C) the use of insect resistant transgenic crops showed the greatest increase.
D) the use of some types of transgenic crops increased while the use of others decreased.
E) the planting of transgenic crops was banned.

Accepted Answer

During the period between 1996 and 2006 in the United States, the use of herbicide-tolerant transgenic crops experienced the most significant increase among the various types of genetically modified crops. This was largely due to the benefits these crops offered in terms of easier weed control and the ability to use more environmentally friendly herbicides.