Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture
Biology ⇒ Biotechnology and Applications
Applications of Biotechnology in Agriculture starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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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.
Which of the following is a benefit of using genetically modified (GM) crops?
(1) Increased crop yield
(2) Reduced use of chemical pesticides
(3) Enhanced nutritional content
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is a direct benefit of using tissue culture in agriculture?
(1) Mass propagation of elite plants
(2) Increased soil erosion
(3) Reduced plant diversity
(4) Increased use of pesticides
Which of the following is a limitation of traditional plant breeding compared to biotechnology?
(1) Time-consuming
(2) Less precise
(3) Limited to existing genetic variation
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is a major concern regarding the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture?
(1) Increased biodiversity
(2) Unintended effects on non-target organisms
(3) Reduced crop yield
(4) Decreased resistance to pests
Fill in the blank: The first genetically modified crop approved for commercial production was __________.
Fill in the blank: The gene responsible for insect resistance in Bt crops is derived from the bacterium __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of growing plants from a single cell or tissue in a nutrient medium under sterile conditions is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of transferring a gene from one organism to another to obtain a desired trait is called __________.
True or False: All applications of biotechnology in agriculture are universally accepted and free from controversy.
True or False: All genetically modified crops are transgenic.
True or False: Biofertilizers are living organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of soil.
True or False: Bt cotton is a genetically modified crop that is resistant to insect pests.
