Once the root-fungus-resistant gene was inserted into the papaya plants, the genetically modified papaya plants were __________.

a. heated up to over 100 degrees Celsius to sterilize the plant surfaces
b. hybridized with genetically modified Hawaiian pineapple plants to produce hybrids resistant to all known papaya diseases
c. tested to be sure that they were substantially equivalent to non-engineered fruit
d. ready to be grown to produce fruit for human consumption


Answer: c. tested to be sure that they were substantially equivalent to non-engineered fruit

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