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BiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsApplications in AgricultureMedium2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyMediumsingle choice
To increase the production of Methionine in soya beans, researchers used a gene from the ----------------.
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Soya beans are naturally deficient in the essential amino acid methionine. To improve the nutritional quality of soya beans, researchers introduced a gene from the Brazil nut (Bertholletia excelsa) that codes for a albumin protein, which is highly rich in methionine.
Therefore, the gene used to increase the production of methionine in soya beans was obtained from the Brazil nut.
Answer: Brazil nut
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Applications in Agriculture
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