A chemical company produced a genetically engineered potato called the New Leaf Superior. This plant produces a chemical that repels insects that might eat the plant. The offspring of the plant will also produce the chemical. What is one possible disadvantage of growing this type of potato?

A. The chemical will prevent insects from pollinating the plant.
B. The chemical might kill the plant, causing the soil to lie inactive.
C. The chemical might be harmful to humans when they eat the potato
D. The chemical will allow too many potatoes to grow, hurting crop yields.