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Hirudin is

A

A protein produced by Hordeum vulgare, which is rich in lysine

B

A toxic molecule isolated from Gossypium hirsutum, which reduces human fertility

C

A protein produced from transgenic Brassica napus, which prevents blood clotting

D

An antibiotic produced by a genetically engineered bacterium, Escherichia coli

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The correct Answer is:
C
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  • Study the following statements and select the incorrect ones. (i) 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that it is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology (ii) The anticoagulant 'hirudin' is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds (iii) 'Flavr Savr' transgenic tomatoes remain fresh for a longer period than the normal tomato variety (iv) Golden rice is a transgenic variety of Oryza sativa, which is rich in beta -carotene and helps to prevent night blindness.

    A
    (i) only
    B
    (i) and (iv)
    C
    (ii) and (iii)
    D
    (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv)

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    A
    leech
    B
    humans
    C
    plants
    D
    None of these

  • Hirudin gene inserted in Brassica napous was

    A
    Synthesised chemically
    B
    Obtained from leech
    C
    Got from Bacillus thuringiensis
    D
    Brassica campestris.

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