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Bt cotton is genetically modified to _______.

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to prevent diseases

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to prevent pest infestation

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to become drought resistant

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to become cold resistant

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Solution

The correct option is B to prevent pest infestation
Bt cotton has been genetically modified to prevent infestation of the bollworm which affects the cotton yield by consuming cotton buds. Since the bollworm is a pest, Bt cotton is genetically modified to prevent pest infestations.

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