Question

Which of the following is correct statement.

• A. "Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology
• B. Somatic hybridization involves fusion of two complete plant cells carrying desired genes
• C. The anticoagulant hirudin is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seed
• D. "Flavr Savr" variety of tomato has enhanced the production of ethylene which improves its taste

Answer 1

The correct option is A "Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology

"Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology, where Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacterium from which the Bt gene (encoding Bt toxin) has been obtained.

So, the correct answer is '"Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology'.