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GM brinjal in India has been developed for resistance against

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virus
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bacteria
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fungi
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insects
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Solution

The correct option is D insects

Bt brinjal is a transgenic plant with insect resistance. It contains the Bt gene that encodes the Bt toxin derived from Bacillus thuringiensis. The GM crop has been used to combat the widespread problem of crop loss due to insect pests consuming the plants.


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