GM crops have been modified with various traits. Golden rice has been developed by the International Rice Research Institute for:
1. Improved shelf life
2. Disease resistance
3. Herbicide resistance
4. Improved nutritional value
Subtopic:  Other GM Crops |
 92%
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Consider the two statements:

I:  Use of genetically modified crops can be a possible solution for minimizing the use of chemicals and fertilizers that are detrimental for the environment.
II:  Genetically modified crops do not require any fertilizers.
 
1.  Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2.  Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3.  I is correct but II is incorrect.
4.  Both I and II are incorrect.
Subtopic:  Other GM Crops |
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Nematode [Meloidogyne incognita] specific genes were transferred to tobacco plant using:

1. Retroviral vectors 2. Gene gun
3. Agrobacterium mediation 4. Micro-injection
Subtopic:  Other GM Crops |
 80%
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