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Which genes are used for improvement of oil content and oil quality in plants?

Q.1 (x) Which genes are used for improvement of oil content and oil quality in plants?

A. Phytase gene

B. Arabidopsis gene

C. Holandric gene

D. Oncogene

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Answer: (b) Arabidopsis gene

Genes from Arabidopsis thaliana have been transferred into oilseed crops (e.g. rapeseed) to improve oil content and oil quality. Phytase gene is used to improve phosphorus availability; holandric genes are Y-linked genes; oncogenes cause cancer.

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