Biotechnology and its Applications — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

The use of genetically modified crops (GM crops) is beneficial because through genetic modification :
(i) Creation of crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat).
(ii) To reduce dependence on chemical pesticides (pesticide-resistant crops).
(iii) Helpful in reducing post-harvest losses.
(iv) Increase in mineral utilization capacity by plants (it prevents early depletion of soil fertility).
(v) Increase in nutritional level of foods: e.g. Vitamin A rich paddy.
Along with the above uses, the use of GM is helpful in creating suitable plants, from which fats, fuels and pharmaceuticals are supplied to industries as alternative resources.