Which one of the following is a correct statement
"Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology.
Classical plant breeding involves fusion of two somatic cells carrying desired genes.
The anticoagulant hirudin is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
Golden rice is a transgenic variety of rice rich in vitamin E.
C.
The anticoagulant hirudin is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
Transgenic Brassica napus seeds are being used to produce the anticoagulant hirudin. Bt in "Bt Cotton" stands for Bacillus thuringiensis. This is naturally occurring soil bacterium. Classical plant breeding involves crossing or hybridisation of pure lines, followed by artificial selection to produce plants with desirable traits whereas somatic hybridisation involves fusion of protoplast of two cells. Golden rice is a transgenic variety of rice rich in carotene (provitamin A- inactive state of vitamin A).
