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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsApplications in AgricultureEasy2 minPYQ_2015
ZoologyEasysingle choice
The crops engineered with Bt-toxin are resistant/tolerant to:NEET 2015 (Phase 1)
Options:
Answer:
C
Solution:
Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides (bio-pesticide). Examples are Bt cotton, Bt corn, rice, tomato, potato and soyabean etc.
Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Applications in Agriculture
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