Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
The genetically-modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for
A
Enhancing shelf life
B
Enhancing mineral content
C
Drought-resistance
D
Insect-resistance
Answer
Insect-resistance
Explanation
Solution
The genetically modified (GM) Bt brinjal in India has been developed mainly for insect resistance. Through genetic engineering Bt toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton, brinjal.