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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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To determine which statements are incorrect, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i):** 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that it is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology. - **Analysis:** The term 'Bt' actually stands for *Bacillus thuringiensis*, which is a bacterium that produces a toxin harmful to certain pests. While Bt cotton is indeed a genetically modified crop, the statement is misleading because it implies that 'Bt' solely indicates it is genetically modified, rather than specifying the source of the modification. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **incorrect**. 2. **Statement (ii):** The anticoagulant 'hirudin' is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds. - **Analysis:** This statement is true. Hirudin is a protein that acts as an anticoagulant and has been successfully produced in transgenic Brassica napus (canola) seeds. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **correct**. 3. **Statement (iii):** 'Flavr Savr' transgenic tomatoes remain fresh for a longer period than the normal tomato variety. - **Analysis:** This statement is also true. The Flavr Savr tomato was genetically modified to delay ripening, allowing it to stay fresh longer than conventional tomatoes. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **correct**. 4. **Statement (iv):** Golden rice is a transgenic variety of Oryza sativa, which is rich in beta-carotene and helps to prevent night blindness. - **Analysis:** This statement is true. Golden rice is genetically modified to produce beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A, helping to prevent night blindness. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **correct**. ### Final Conclusion: The only incorrect statement is **(i)**. Therefore, the answer is that statement (i) is incorrect. ---

To determine which statements are incorrect, we will analyze each statement one by one. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i):** 'Bt' in 'Bt cotton' indicates that it is a genetically modified crop produced through biotechnology. - **Analysis:** The term 'Bt' actually stands for *Bacillus thuringiensis*, which is a bacterium that produces a toxin harmful to certain pests. While Bt cotton is indeed a genetically modified crop, the statement is misleading because it implies that 'Bt' solely indicates it is genetically modified, rather than specifying the source of the modification. - **Conclusion:** This statement is **incorrect**. ...
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