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Question
Define genetically modified crops. Give two examples.
Solution
- Crops developed with desired characteristics by integrating foreign genes with their genome are called genetically modified crops.
- E.g. Bt cotton, Bt Brinjal, Golden Rice, Herbicide tolerant plants, etc.
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