Genetically modified tobacco plant is mainly used to produce antibodies against
A
Cholera
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B
Rabies
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C
Dysentery
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D
Small pox
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Solution
The correct option is B Rabies The tobacco plant was genetically modified by introducing a gene to produce antibodies. The plant was introduced with the gene for producing antibodies against the rabies virus which are similar to the antibodies produced in the humans. The antibodies from the plant can be purified and used as injections or vaccines. These vaccines help in providing immunity against the rabies virus.