Biotechnology - Transgenic Plant - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Transgenic Plant - Section 1 (Q.No. 4)
4.
Starch content of potatoes can be increased by using a bacterial gene, known as
sucrose phosphate synthase gene
ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase gene
polygalactouranase gene
none of the above
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Ayushi Chourasiya said:   3 weeks ago
ADP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGPase) is a key enzyme that regulates the rate-limiting step in starch biosynthesis in plants.

Overexpression of this gene in potatoes enhances starch accumulation in tubers.

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