NEET 2010 Biology question

The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for

(1)Enhancing shelf life
(2)Enhancing mineral content
(3)Drought-resistance
(4)Insect-resistanceCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Bt brinjal contains the cry1Ac gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, which codes for a Cry toxin that kills the fruit and shoot borer larvae. It was therefore developed for insect (pest) resistance, option

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