HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ changes the genetic material of a living organism.
A
Crossbreeding
B
Genetic Modification
C
Bioremediation
D
Genome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Genetic engineering is the modification of the genetic information of living organisms by manipulation of DNA i.e. by adding, removing or repairing part of genetic material (DNA) and changing the phenotype of the organism.

Detailed explanation-2: -For example, cornstarch can be made with GMO corn and sugar can be made with GMO sugar beets. Corn: Corn is the most commonly grown crop in the United States, and most of it is GMO. Most GMO corn is created to resist insect pests or tolerate herbicides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Microbial Vectors. Microprojectile Bombardment. Electroporation. Microinjection. Transposons/Transposable Elements.

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