Answer
(b)
Work Step by Step
The pesticide treadmill is not eliminated by GMO crops. While some GMO crops (like Bt corn) reduce the need for certain pesticides, pests can evolve resistance, leading to continued or increased pesticide use over time.
This cycle—where farmers must use stronger or different chemicals—is the essence of the pesticide treadmill, and it still persists even with GMOs.
The answer is (b).
