Which of the following is a Genetically Modified (GM) Papaya cultivar? (CG RHEO 2017)

✅Explanation: Rainbow is a Genetically Modified (GM) papaya cultivar specifically engineered to resist the Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV). This devastating virus can decimate papaya crops, causing stunted growth and preventing fruit production. By incorporating a gene from the PRSV coat protein into the papaya's genome, scientists developed the Rainbow cultivar, which exhibits resistance to the virus.

• Other Option:
-A. Red Lady Surya: This is a conventionally bred papaya cultivar known for its red flesh. It has not been genetically modified.

🔴 Related terminology:
-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO): An organism that has had its genetic makeup altered in a way that does not occur naturally. This can be done through various techniques, including inserting genes from other organisms.