Consider the following statements:
$I$. Flavr Savr is a genetically modified tomato,which remains fresh and retains its flavour much longer than the normal tomato due to the blocking of the synthesis of the fruit-softening enzyme polygalacturonase.
$II$. Recently,the $US$ government has patented the Indian 'basmati' rice as Rice-tec.
$III$. Viruses,bacteria,and some other harmful organisms can be used as bioweapons in biological warfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
$I$. Flavr Savr is a genetically modified tomato,which remains fresh and retains its flavour much longer than the normal tomato due to the blocking of the synthesis of the fruit-softening enzyme polygalacturonase.
$II$. Recently,the $US$ government has patented the Indian 'basmati' rice as Rice-tec.
$III$. Viruses,bacteria,and some other harmful organisms can be used as bioweapons in biological warfare.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A$I$ and $II$
- B$I$ and $III$
- C$II$ and $III$
- D$I$,$II$,and $III$
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