Question

Resistance to L-phosphinothrium in tobacco plants is developed by the transfer of

a.

gene for EPSPS (5-enol-pyruvyl shikimat 3 phosphate synthase)

b.

gene for ALS (acetolactate synthase)

c.

gene for GS (glutamine synthase)

d.

any of the above

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Answer: (c).gene for GS (glutamine synthase)

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