Scientists have created a genetically modified pineapple plant that gives pink fruit. The pineapple fruit is pink because it contains a higher concentration of a substance known as lycopene. Eating foods that contain lycopene may benefit human health. Which statement describes the aim of this genetic modification?
- Ato confer resistance to insect pests
- Bto confer resistance to herbicides
- Cto improve the nutritional qualities
- Dto improve the crop yield