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?

Negative impact on health and environment Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is Adzynma indicated for?

Treating cTTP Signup and view all the answers

What does ERT refer to?

Enzyme Replacement Therapy Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduce mosquito populations Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of Gene Drive technology?

Gene, Cas9 enzyme, CRISPR Signup and view all the answers

What does Mendelian inheritance refer to?

Certain patterns of passing traits from parents to offspring Signup and view all the answers

How is recombinant DNA technology involved in transgenic crops?

Transferring genes across different species of plants Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Site Directed Nucleases (SDNs) Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve the quality of existing genetic material Signup and view all the answers

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

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) Signup and view all the answers