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STD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYSTD 12 - 10. biotechnology and its application1 Mark
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The genetically­ modified $(GM)$ brinjal in India has been developed for
  • ✓
    insect­resistance
  • B
    enhancing shelf life
  • C
    enhancing mineral content
  • D
    drought­-resistance.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
insect­resistance
a
(a) : The genetically modified $(GM)$ Bt brinjal in India has been developed mainly for insect resistance. Through genetic engineering $Bt$ toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton, brinjal.

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