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List the advantages of production of genetically modified crops/GMOs genetically modififed organisms.

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(i) Make crops tolerant to abiotic stresses.
(ii) Reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
(iii) Reduce post harvest losses.
(iv) Increase efficiency of mineral usage by plants.
(v) Enhance nutritional value of food and vitamin enriched rice.
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BETTER CHOICE PUBLICATION-BIOTECHNOLOGY AND ITS APPLICATIONS-SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
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  2. List the disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops.

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  8. Explain the application of biotechnology in heatih.

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  9. Explain the production of Bt-cotton.

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  10. Write short note on Gene therapy.

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  17. How transgenic animals are helpful in the study of human diseases?

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  18. How transgenic animals that produce useful products can be created?

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  19. Explain in brief application of biotechnology in agriculture.

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