NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India
has been developed for:
- AEnhancing shelf life
- BInsect-resistance
- CDrought-resistance
- DEnhancing mineral content
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Correct answer: B
The genetically modified brinjal in India has been developed for insect resistance. Bt brinjal is a transgenic brinjal that is developed by inserting a crystal gene from the Bacillus thuringiensis into the brinjal’s genome. This process of insertion is accomplished using Agrobacterium mediated recombination.
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