Question

(03 08 mc)
rice is an important food source for much of the world, but can only be grown in limited regions of the world. if world climate changes as scientists predict, the rice - growing region will become even more limited. which of the following describes how biotechnology could be used to keep rice harvests from declining?
genetically modifying soil types to better support rice crops
engineering climate - controlled systems to grow rice indoors
engineering the ability to correct changes in weather patterns to control climate
genetically engineering rice that can be grown in more varied climates

Explanation:

Genetic engineering in biotechnology can modify organisms. Genetically engineering rice to grow in more climates would help maintain harvests despite climate - change - induced limitations. Modifying soil types is more related to agronomy than biotechnology focused on organisms directly. Engineering climate - controlled systems is more of a structural or environmental control approach rather than biotechnology. Engineering the ability to correct weather patterns to control climate is not a biotechnology solution and is currently beyond reach.

Answer:

D. Genetically engineering rice that can be grown in more varied climates