A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

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A genetically engineered form of brinjal known as the BT brinjal has been developed. The objective of this is

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The correct answer is option 1: to make it pest resistant. BT brinjal is a genetically modified form of brinjal that has been engineered to produce a protein called Bacillus thuringiensis (BT). This protein is toxic to certain pests, specifically the fruit and shoot borer, which is a major pest that affects brinjal crops. By introducing the BT gene into brinjal plants, the BT brinjal is able to produce this toxic protein, effectively making the plant resistant to these pests. This genetic modification helps to reduce the damage caused by pests, improving the overall yield and quality of the brinjal crop.