Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a genetically modified crop?
A. Bt cotton
B. Triticale
C. Sugarcane
D. Brassica napus
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Bt cotton is genetically modified by inserting the cry gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, which produces an insecticidal protein toxic to bollworms. Triticale is a hybrid of wheat and rye (not GM per se), Brassica napus is rapeseed (canola) which may have GM varieties, but Bt cotton is a classic example. GM crops include Bt brinjal, herbicide-tolerant soybeans.

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