In Some Genetically Engineered Corn Plants the Dominant Gene Bt

question 41

Multiple Choice

In some genetically engineered corn plants the dominant gene Bt produces a protein that is lethal to certain flying insect pests that eat the corn plants.If the corn plant is heterozygous for Bt, what proportion of the pollen would carry the dominant gene?

• A)all pollen
• B)1/2
• C)1/3
• D)1/4
• E)1/8

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