Scientists have changed the dna of a type of cabbage so that it contains a tiny amount of poison from a scorpion’s tail. the poison in the cabbage kills caterpillars that try to eat it. what kind fo example has been exhibit? a). gene therapy b). selective breeding c). genetic engineering d). artificial selection

The correct answer is option C

Genetic engineering is the branch of science that deals with manipulation in the genes. The cutting and joining of two different types of DNA segment to get the desired character is also an outcome of genetic engineering.

Here, the gene coding for the poison in scorpion is cut and joined in the DNA of cabbage to produce small amount of toxin. This toxin will kill the caterpillar feeding on the cabbage.

This is an example of genetic engineering.

correct answer: understand the different control methods available

integrated pest management is an strategy that is based on the ecosystem and try to prevent the pest and the damage caused by them by applying combination of technique like habitat manipulation, biological control and use of resistant varieties.

the main aim of the integrated pest management is not to completely eliminate the pest but to strengthen the ecosystem so that conditions are favorable for plants and unfavorable for pests.