alleryStart learning →Screening plants for a gene using molecular markers instead of visible traits is called
ASpeed breeding trials
BMarker assisted selection
CReverse breeding trials
DEmbryo rescue trials
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Marker assisted selection
Markers reveal whether a gene is present in the laboratory, so plants need not be judged by appearance.
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