All is appreciated < 3 1) the development of new technology requires the evaluation of the overall benefit to cost ratio of the new technology. which factor would least likely be used in a benefit-cost analysis of electric vehicles (evs) when comparing to traditional internal combustion vehicles? a) fuel cost b) emissions c) fuel economy d) ride comfort 2) biotechnology has produce crops that are resistant to certain pests, crops that produce high yields, and more nitrogen-efficient crops. what is a negative impact that bioengineered plants may have on the environment? a) beneficial insects may be adversely affected. b) plants have an increased resistance to insect pests. c) there is an increased need for inorganic fertilizers. d) genetically engineered plants may have a longer shelf life. 3) the overuse of antibiotics has led to a) the extinction of viruses. b) the extinction of bacteria. c) new antibiotic-resistant populations of viruses. d) new antibiotic-resistant populations of bacteria.