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Science & TechnologyGenetics and BiotechnologyGenomics, Proteomics and Omics TechnologiesMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
- Type:
- Statement based
- Skill:
- Concept understanding
- Tags:
- Genomics, Proteomics and Omics Technologies · Genetics and Biotechnology
- Related topics:
- Conventional Plant Breeding and Hybridisation · Biofortification and Stress-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.
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With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Question 45 · Genomics, Proteomics and Omics Technologies · Science & Technology · UPSC Prelims 2017 (GS)