Which combination of technologies is MOST likely to be employed in developing a 'Golden Rice' variety with enhanced iron bioavailability?
Phytoene synthase gene transfer, Lycopene beta-cyclase gene transfer
Ferritin gene transfer, Phytase gene transfer
Cry gene transfer, Proteinase inhibitor gene transfer
Viral coat protein gene transfer, Chitinase gene transfer
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Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that is resistant to:
Bollworms
Fungal infections
Viruses
Drought
Which gene transfer method is commonly used to create transgenic plants?
Electroporation
Microinjection
Agrobacterium-mediated transformation
Particle bombardment
Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that produces a toxin derived from:
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
Bacillus thuringiensis
Escherichia coli
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
The primary aim of using biofertilizers in agriculture is to:
Enhance soil fertility
Control weeds
Kill insects
Prevent diseases
Golden Rice is a genetically modified variety developed to address the deficiency of:
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Protein
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using genetically modified (GM) crops in agriculture?
Enhanced nutritional value
Increased crop yield
Increased susceptibility to pests
Reduced reliance on pesticides
RNA interference (RNAi) technology is used in agriculture for:
Increasing nutrient uptake
Enhancing photosynthesis
Pest control
Improving drought tolerance
Which of the following is a common application of biotechnology in agriculture?
Developing pest-resistant crops
Increasing fossil fuel production
Manufacturing plastics
Designing computer chips
The use of biofertilizers in agriculture promotes:
Increased pesticide use
Soil degradation
Sustainable agriculture
Water pollution
Which technique is used to introduce foreign genes into plant cells?
Gene gun
Centrifugation
Chromatography
Electrophoresis
