LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which food is most likely a product of biotechnology today?
A
potato
B
chicken
C
beef
D
corn
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biotechnology in corn has been used in two primary ways: Bt Corn, which is corn that has been genetically altered to express one or more proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Bt corn is used to control damaging insects such as corn rootworm, corn earworm, western bean cutworm and more.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crops produced by biotechnology include soybeans, corn, cotton, canola, papaya, tomatoes and squash. Also, an enzyme used to make cheese and yeast to make bread is commonly produced by biotechnology. Protection of the environment. Scientists have made some foods, such as papayas and potatoes, more resistant to disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -2. What are the most common GM food ingredients or food products in the market? The most common GM foods currently available in the market are soya bean and corn. Soya beans can be further processed into soy oil, soy flour to make food items such as pastries, edible oil and other soy products.

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