HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Question
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Which is an example of genetic engineering?
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Corn is modified so it is larger
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dogs are bred to have favorable traits from both parents
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cells are grown into body parts
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In a laboratory a corn plant is transformed with this new modified cry 1Ab gene which will provide the corn plant with insecticidal protection. The corn plant which is able to be transformed does not contain all of the optimal genes which a producer needs in the field.
Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists in the US have engineered tobacco plants that can grow up to 40% larger than normal in field trials. The researchers say they have found a way of overcoming natural restrictions in the process of photosynthesis that limit crop productivity.
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