Multiple choice

To impart viral resistance, plants can be genetically modified with which one of the following genes?

  1. Cry

  2. Chitinase

  3. Lectin

  4. Viral coat protein
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To confer resistance against plant viruses through genetic engineering, plants are commonly transformed with the viral coat protein gene, which induces pathogen-derived resistance. Cry genes are for insect resistance.

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