A Variety of Rice Created by Biocrop Inc

question 32

Multiple Choice

A variety of rice created by Biocrop Inc.,through recombinant DNA technology,was found to be rich in both carbohydrates and proteins.After the success of this rice variety,the particular technology was implemented by less-developed countries to increase the nutrient level of fruits,pulses,and greens in order to feed their malnourished children.This is an example of _____.

• A) technological cluster
• B) technological spillover
• C) technological convergence
• D) technological determinism

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