Which one of the following is a correct statement?
- A"Bt" in "Bt-cotton" indicates that it is a genetically modified organism produced through biotechnology.
- BSomatic hybridization involves fusion of two complete plant cells carrying desired genes.
- CThe anticoagulant hirudin is being produced from transgenic Brassica napus seeds.
- D"Flavr Savr" variety of tomato has enhanced the production of ethylene which improves its taste.
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Hirudin, a protein that prevents blood clotting, has been successfully produced in the seeds of transgenic Brassica napus (rapeseed)."Bt" specifically stands for the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.Somatic hybridization involves the fusion of protoplasts (cells without walls), not complete cells."Flavr Savr" tomatoes were engineered to reduce (not enhance) ethylene-related softening.