Science Homework Help. MCCKC Biology Sierra Mixe Question
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We continue to learn more about this unit’s topics through ongoing scientific investigations! This article describes some active science regarding a topic from this unit. Read the article and answer these questions:
- The Sierra Mixe variety of corn takes more than twice as long to mature as varieties used in the U.S., but there is a major advantage. What is it?
- How does the Sierra Mixe corn gain extra nitrogen? How much of the corn’s nitrogen needs are met by this method?
- If it is possible to introduce this trait into other varieties of corn, what are the three benefits mentioned in the article?
- Without synthetic nitrogen manufactured for fertilizers, how much more land would we have to use for farming to feed the current world population?
- Nitrogen runoff into waterways leads to algal blooms. Why is this a problem?
