GM Crops Concepts and Development
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What is a defining characteristic of Bt Cotton?

  • Developed by Delhi University
  • Uses foreign genes from different species
  • Contains genes from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
  • Approved for commercial cultivation in India (correct)
  • Which technology has been used in Bt Cotton crops?

  • Bollgard II (correct)
  • GEAC cotton seed
  • Cry2Ai gene
  • Bt Brinjal
  • What is the purpose of Cry2Ai gene in the new transgenic cotton seed?

  • To enhance growth rate
  • To resist Bacillus amyloliquefaciens
  • To improve color of cotton fibers
  • To resist bollworm insect pests (correct)
  • What was the result of introducing Bt Brinjal in 2012?

    <p>Negative impact on health and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of DMH-11 Mustard Hybrid?

    <p>Result of a cross between Varuna and Early Heera-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the recent achievement by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)?

    <p>Approval of world's first enzyme replacement therapy (ERT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Adzynma indicated for?

    <p>Treating cTTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ERT refer to?

    <p>Enzyme Replacement Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Gene-drive Technology (GDT)?

    <p>Reduce mosquito populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key components of Gene Drive technology?

    <p>Gene, Cas9 enzyme, CRISPR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mendelian inheritance refer to?

    <p>Certain patterns of passing traits from parents to offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is recombinant DNA technology involved in transgenic crops?

    <p>Transferring genes across different species of plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between SDN1/SDN2 and SDN3 processes in genome editing?

    <p>SDN1/SDN2 do not involve alien genetic material, while SDN3 does.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genome editing technique does NOT involve the incorporation of foreign genes for improvement?

    <p>Site Directed Nucleases (SDNs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using transgenes in genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

    <p>To improve the quality of existing genetic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which committee is responsible for providing environmental clearance to GM crops?

    <p>Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between Gene Editing and GMOs with respect to modifying genetic material?

    <p>GMOs incorporate transgenes for modification, while Gene Editing improves existing genetic material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a Genome Editing Technique discussed in the text?

    <p>Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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