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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Some strains ofBacillus thuringiensisproduce proteins that kill certain insects such as armyworm. Armyworm is

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B
Solution:

Some strains ofBacillus thuringiensisproduce proteins that kill certain insects such as lepidopterans (tobacco budworm, armyworm), coleopterans (beetles) and dipterans (flies, mosquitoes). Lepidopterans are insects that have the presence of scales that cover the body and wings. Coleopterans are insects that have a sheath-like covering on the body. Dipterans are insects that have two pairs of wings.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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