If an Existing Crop Variety Lacks a Particular Trait That

question 89

Multiple Choice

If an existing crop variety lacks a particular trait that is desirable,what is the most efficient way to introduce the desired trait?

• A) using organic farming practice
• B) using "radiation breeding"
• C) cross breeding the plant with a different plant
• D) cross breeding two varieties of the same plant
• E) genetic modification of the plant

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