Exercise: Transgenic Plant

Questions for: Transgenic Plant

Which of the following metabolites are implicated in stress tolerance?
A:
Proline
B:
Betaines
C:
Both (a) and (b)
D:
Citrate
Answer: C
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Which tropical fruit crop has been successfully engineered to be protected against a lethal virus?
A:
Passion fruit
B:
Papaya
C:
Mango
D:
Lychee
Answer: B
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Starch content of potatoes can be increased by using a bacterial gene, known as
A:
sucrose phosphate synthase gene
B:
ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase gene
C:
polygalactouranase gene
D:
none of the above
Answer: B
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Metabolic interference is a term used to describe a method to metabolize a compound and prevent the synthesis of something that is normally produced. What compound(s) have been targeted for metabolic interference in tomato?
A:
ACC (1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid)
B:
SAM (S-adenosylmethionine)
C:
Both (a) and (b)
D:
AOA (aminooxyacetic acid)
Answer: C
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The controversy regarding the use of Bt corn is that it
A:
is potentially harmful to monarch butterflies
B:
is a potential allergen to humans
C:
both (a) and (b)
D:
can contaminate groundwater
Answer: C
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