Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created?
1. To enable them to withstand drought
2. To increase the nutritive value of the produce
3. To enable them to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations
4. To increase their shelf life
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: C
• GE crops are developed for drought tolerance, enhanced nutrition (e.g., Golden Rice), and extended shelf life (e.g., Arctic Apple).
• Statement 3 is incorrect: space-based photosynthesis is not an established commercial prospect of genetic engineering.
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