Multiple choice

Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides.

Select the resistant plants from the list below: a. Cotton b. Corn c. Rice d. Tomato e. Potato f. Soyabean

  1. Only a, b, c and d

  2. Only b, c, d and e

  3. Only a, b, e and f

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All the examples are resistant plants, which have been cloned from bacterial Bt toxin gene. This provides resistance to various insects, thus overcoming the necessity for the use of insecticides and subsequent health hazards.

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