Question 4

(Multiple Choice)

In some genetically engineered corn plants,a dominant gene (BT)produces a protein that is lethal to certain flying insect pests that eat the corn plants.It was also found that the pollen could cause death in some flying insects.If the corn plant is heterozygous for BT,what proportion of the pollen would carry the dominant gene?


A) all pollen
B) 1/2
C) 1/3
D) 1/4
E) 1/8

Answer