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The first transgenic crop was

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Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tobacco

Explanation: The first transgenic crop developed through genetic engineering was Tobacco. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ A transgenic crop has genes inserted from another organism to express desired traits. ▪️ The first transgenic tobacco plant was produced in 1983. ▪️ Scientists used the Agrobacterium tumefaciens vector for gene transfer. ▪️ Transgenic crops show traits like pest resistance, herbicide tolerance, or higher yield. ▪️ Bt cotton was India’s first commercial genetically modified crop. ▪️ Genetic engineering is used to make biofortified and stress-tolerant crops. ▪️ Tobacco was used as a model plant because it grows easily and is well studied. ▪️ Transgenic research supports food security and sustainable agriculture.