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What method is used when a gene is inserted into plants?
What method is used when a gene is inserted into plants?
- All of these
- Plasmid insertion by heat shock treatment
- Electroporation
- Biolistic (correct)
Why is recombinant DNA very useful in improving health conditions?
Why is recombinant DNA very useful in improving health conditions?
- Human insulin can be reproduced by bacteria
- Vaccine can be reproduced by fungi or bacteria
- Human growth hormones can be obtained from E.coli
- All of the above (correct)
What could be the possible source organism containing the gene responsible for the development of large fruits?
What could be the possible source organism containing the gene responsible for the development of large fruits?
- Lanka
- Strawberry
- Mango (correct)
- Chico
In the situation where Mario mates his native black pig to a white pig to get a hybrid breed, what type of genetic engineering is shown?
In the situation where Mario mates his native black pig to a white pig to get a hybrid breed, what type of genetic engineering is shown?
Why is genetic engineering beneficial to society?
Why is genetic engineering beneficial to society?
What is not a trait being introduced to plants like corn and eggplant with the insertion of Bt-toxin gene?
What is not a trait being introduced to plants like corn and eggplant with the insertion of Bt-toxin gene?