Question

Study the following statements and select the incorrect ones.

(i) 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology.
(ii) The anticoagulant 'hirudin' is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
(iii) 'Flavr Savr' transgenic tomatoes remain fresh for a longer period than the normal tomato variety.
(iv) Golden rice is a transgenic variety of Oryza sativa, which is rich in $\beta$-carotene and helps to prevent night blindness.

• A. (i) only
• B. (i) and (iv)
• C. (ii) and (iii)
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(i) only

'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' doesn't indicate that is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology. Bt in Bt cotton stands for Bacillus thuringiensis.
So, the correct option is option A.