MCQ
Which of the following Bt crops is being grown in India by the farmers?
- AMaize
- BBrinjal
- CCotton
- DSoyabean
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Answer
C. Cotton
Explanation:
Bt toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton. The choice of genes depends upon the crop and targeted pest, as most Bt toxins are insect-group specific. The toxin is coded by a gene named cry. These are numerous genes. Two cry genes I Ac and cry II Ab have been incorporated in cotton. The genetically modified crop is called Bt cotton as it contains Bt toxin genes against cotton bollworms.
Explanation:
Bt toxin genes were isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis and incorporated into the several crop plants such as cotton. The choice of genes depends upon the crop and targeted pest, as most Bt toxins are insect-group specific. The toxin is coded by a gene named cry. These are numerous genes. Two cry genes I Ac and cry II Ab have been incorporated in cotton. The genetically modified crop is called Bt cotton as it contains Bt toxin genes against cotton bollworms.
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