Question

Scientists have changed the DNA of a type of cabbage so that it contains a tiny amount of poison from a scorpion’s tail. The poison in the cabbage kills caterpillars that try to eat it. What kind fo example has been exhibit? A). gene therapy B). selective breeding C). genetic engineering D). artificial selection

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. This certain occurrence is an example of genetic engineering. In this case, the genetic makeup of the cabbage is being altered in order to improvements to the plant for its survival. Hope this answers the question.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option C

Genetic engineering is the branch of science that deals with manipulation in the genes. The cutting and joining of two different types of DNA segment to get the desired character is also an outcome of genetic engineering.

Here, the gene coding for the poison in scorpion is cut and joined in the DNA of cabbage to produce small amount of toxin. This toxin will kill the caterpillar feeding on the cabbage.

This is an example of genetic engineering.