Study the following statements and select the incorrect ones. (i) 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton'…
Biology · Class 12 · CBSE — Biotechnology and its Applications
Study the following statements and select the incorrect ones.
(i) 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that it is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology.
(ii) The anticoagulant 'hirudin' is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
(iii) 'Flavr Savr' transgenic tomatoes remain fresh for a longer period than the normal tomato variety.
(iv) Golden rice is a transgenic variety of Oryza sativa, which is rich in β-carotene and helps to prevent night blindness.
(i) 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that it is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology.
(ii) The anticoagulant 'hirudin' is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
(iii) 'Flavr Savr' transgenic tomatoes remain fresh for a longer period than the normal tomato variety.
(iv) Golden rice is a transgenic variety of Oryza sativa, which is rich in β-carotene and helps to prevent night blindness.
- (i) only
- (i) and (iv)
- (ii) and (iii)
- (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Answer
(A) (i) only
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