A scientist is attempting to develop a transgenic crop resistant to a specific lepidopteran pest. Which gene would be the LEAST suitable candidate for transfer?
A gene encoding a Bt toxin
A gene conferring resistance to a bacterial pathogen
A gene involved in photosynthesis
A gene encoding a protein that disrupts insect gut function
Related Questions
Some of the characteristics of Bt cotton are
Long fibre and resistance to aphids
Medium yield, long fibre and resistance to beetle pests
High yield and production of toxic protein crystals which kill dipteran pests
High yield and resistance to bollworms
The green revolution succeeded in increasing the yield of crops mainly due to the use of
I. improved varieties of the crops
II. agro-chemicals
III. better management practices
Choose the correct option
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
The green revolution succeeded in increasing the yield of crops mainly due to the use of
I. improved varieties of the crops
II. agro-chemicals
III. better management practices
Choose the correct option
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
Genetically modified plants have been useful in increasing
Crop yield
Nutritional value of food
Tolerance against abiotic stresses
All of the above
