[IB Biology SL: Biotechnology Reviews]

13. Two examples of current uses of genetically modified crops or animals includes:

a) Resistance to frost in tomato plants.

b) Delayed ripening of tomatoes.

c) Increased tolerance of salt in tomato plants.

d) Resistance of crops to herbicides (so weeds are killed but the crop survives).

e) Bananas modified to produce insulin.

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