5. Fill in the blanks and complete the chart. GMO Purpose i. Bt cotton ……………….. ii. ………………. Delay the softening of tomato during ripening. ii. Golden rice ……………….. iv. Holstein cow ………………..

(i) Bt cotton:

Engineered for insect resistance to protect the crop from pests.

(ii) Flavr Savr Tomato:

Modified to slow down softening during ripening, enhancing shelf life.

(iii) Golden Rice:

Genetically modified to be rich in vitamin A, addressing nutritional deficiencies.

(iv) Holstein Cow:

Genetically altered for increased milk productivity.

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