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The first transgenic crop was

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tobacco
  2. Cotton
  3. Pea
  4. Rice

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tobacco

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Tobacco šŸ“š Explanation: Tobacco was the first transgenic crop to be produced, with the first successful genetically modified plant created in 1982. It served as a model organism for scientists to test gene transfer techniques. Following tobacco, many other crops like cotton, corn, and soybeans have been genetically modified for various purposes. These crops are designed to be resistant to pests, diseases, or environmental stress.