The genes of vernolic acid were derived from:
Correct answer: C. Castor bean
- A. Mustard
- B. Soybean
- C. Castor bean
- D. Sunflower
Explanation
These altered plants also produce vernolic acid and ricinoleic acid, derivatives of oleic acid that can be used as hardenes in paints and plastics. The necessary genes were derived from Vemonia and castor bean seeds and were transferred into the soybean genomes.
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