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A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is |
| A. | to make it pest resistant |
| B. | to improve its taste and nutritive value |
| C. | to make it drought resistant |
| D. | to make its shelflife longer |
| Answer» A. to make it pest resistant | |
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Explanation: Bt Brinjal is a genetically modified (GM) crop created by inserting Cry lAc gene from the soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis into Brinjal. The insertion of the gene gives Brinjal plant resistance against lepidopteron pets/insects like the Brinjal Fruit and Shoot Borer (Leucinodes orbonalis) and Fruit Borer (Hell-coverpa armigera). |
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