Question: StarLink is most closely associated with which of the following terms?
Options:
Glufosinate
Event 176
Cry9
Cry1
✅ Explanation:
StarLink was a genetically modified corn variety that contained the Cry9C protein, a type of Bt toxin derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. This protein provided resistance to certain insect pests, particularly the European corn borer.
StarLink was a genetically modified corn variety that contained the Cry9C protein, a type of Bt toxin derived from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. This protein provided resistance to certain insect pests, particularly the European corn borer.
📌 Other Options Explanations:
-(a) Glufosinate: Glufosinate is a broad-spectrum herbicide, and while it can be used in conjunction with genetically modified crops.
-(b) Event 176: Event 176 refers to a specific transgenic event in the development of genetically modified crops.
-(d) Cry1: Cry1 is another type of Bt toxin used in genetically modified crops.
-(e) Glyphosate: Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide, and while it is often used with genetically modified crops engineered for herbicide tolerance.