Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for

biosynthesis of

1. vitamin-B

2. omega 3

3. vitamin-C

4. vitamin-A

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

1. insect-resistant

2. enhancing self life

3. enhancing mineral content

4. drought-resistance

An improved variety of transgenic basmati rice

(1) does not require chemical fertilizers and growth hormones

(2) gives high yield and is rich in vitamin-A

(3) is completely resistant to all insect pests and diseases of paddy

(4) gives high yield but has no characteristic aroma

A transgenic food crop, which may help in solving the problem of night blindness in developing countries is:

1. Flavr savr tomatoes

2. Starlink maize

3. Bt soybean

4. Golden rice

Which onc of the following is a correct statement?
(1) "B" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology

(2) Somatic hybridization involves fusion of two complete plant cells carrying desired genes.

(3) The anticoagulant hirudin is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.

(4) "Flavr Savr" variety of tomato has enhan the production of ethylene which improves its taste.