HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT an example of genetic engineering?
A
Gene isolation
B
Basic molecular biology
C
Gene modification
D
Develop transgenes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Bacteria have been engineered to clean up oil spills’

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Nitrogen fixation. Explanation: Nitrogen fixation is not an application of genetic engineering in plants because the genotype of plants does not change due to nitrogen fixation. But DNA vaccination changes the genetic character of plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many GMO crops are used to make ingredients that Americans eat such as cornstarch, corn syrup, corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil, or granulated sugar. A few fresh fruit and vegetables are available in GMO varieties, including potatoes, summer squash, apples, papayas, and pink pineapples.

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