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Biotechnology : Principles And Processes

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

  • insect - resistance

  • enhancing self- life

  • enhancing mineral content

  • drought - resistance

Solution

A.

insect - resistance

The genetically modified brinjal or Bt brinjal has the same Cry - LAC gene from Bacillus thuringiensis as cotton. The gene from Bacillus thuringiensis as cotton. The gene is supposed to make the plant tolerant to the shoot and fruit borer insect, which attacks it throughout its life cycle.

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