Multiple choice

Plants whose genes have been altered by manipulation are called genetically modified (GM) plants. GM plants have been useful in many ways. Which of the following is incorrect about GM plants?

  1. Enhanced nutritional value of food like golden rice

  2. Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants to prevent early exhaustion of fertility of soil

  3. Helped to decrease post-harvest losses

  4. Made crops less tolerant to abiotic stresses like cold, drought, salt and heat
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Genetic modification made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses like cold, drought, salt and heat.

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