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Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture

Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications

Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe how Agrobacterium tumefaciens is used in plant genetic engineering.
Describe one ethical concern related to the use of biotechnology in agriculture.
Describe the principle behind the use of Bt toxin in genetically modified crops.
Describe the process of somatic hybridization and its significance in agriculture.
Describe the role of mycorrhizae as biofertilizers in agriculture.
Explain how molecular markers are used in plant breeding.
Explain how RNA interference (RNAi) technology is used in developing pest-resistant crops.
Explain the difference between cisgenic and transgenic plants.
Explain the role of tissue culture in crop improvement.
Explain the term 'biofortification' and give an example.
Golden Rice is genetically engineered to produce which vitamin?
What is the function of a selectable marker gene in plant transformation?
What is the main advantage of using marker-assisted selection in plant breeding?
What is the main purpose of developing herbicide-resistant crops?
Which enzyme is commonly used to cut DNA at specific sequences during genetic engineering?