Name any genetically modified crop.
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Describe the following. (1). Genetically modified organisms. (2). Menstrual cycle.
GMO means genetically modified organism. It includes a wide range of organisms, from insects and plants to large animals that farmers raise for food production. Genetically modified organism (GMO), organism whose...
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Explain various types of adventitious roots which are modified for mechanical support.
1. Prop roots / Columnar roots: a. These roots arise from horizontal branches of tree like Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) and grow vertically downwards till they penetrate the soil. b. These prop roots...
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Name the four types of adventitious roots modified for food storage.
1. Figure ‘a’ indicates simple tuberous root. a. Simple tuberous roots become swollen and do not show definite shape. b. They are produced singly. c. The roots arise from nodes over the stem...
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Name the country that produce highest yield of paddy crop per hectare
Answer is (C) Japan
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Name any five hybrid varieties of crop plants which have been developed in India.
1. Wheat – Himgiri 2. Rice – Jaya, Ratna 3. Brassica – PusaSwarnim 4. Cow pea – Pusa Comal 5. Chilli – Pusa Sadabahar
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Some times genetically modified organisms will make unpredictable results in future.
GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee)
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Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops.
Advantage of GM Crops: 1. Genetic modification has made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, heat, salt) 2. Viral resistance can be introduced. 3. Over ripening losses can be reduced eg: Flavr...
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Assertion: Haemophilia is a genetically linked disease.
c. Assertion is true but reason is false.
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Why is the introduction of genetically engineered lymphocytes into an ADA deficiency patient not a permanent cure?
Introduction of genetically engineered lymphocytes into a ADA deficiency patient is not a permanent cure because these cells are not immortal and the patient requires periodic infusion of such genetically...
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Why is the introduction of genetically engineering lymphocytes into a ADA deficiency patient not a permanent cure ?
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency is associated with Severe Combined Immuno Deficiency (SCID). (a) ADA is very crucial for the immune system to function. The deficiency of ADA causes severe combined immuno...
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