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What are transgenic plants? Give some example.
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Answer
The plants obtained from genetic engineering containing transgene are known as transgenic plants.
Examples: Bt Cotton, Golden Rice, Flavr Savr tomato.
Examples: Bt Cotton, Golden Rice, Flavr Savr tomato.
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