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The genetically -modified (GM) brinjal i...

The genetically -modified (GM) brinjal in India has been developed for

A

insect-resistance

B

enchancing self life

C

enchancing mineral content

D

drought-resistance

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The correct Answer is:
A

The genetically modifed brinjal or Bt brinjal has the same cry lac gene from Bacillus thurigiensis as cotton. The gene is supposed to make the plant tolerant to the shoot and fruit borer insect, which attachs it throughout its life cycle.
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