NEET Biology question

In genetically modified Bt crops, the cry gene is introduced into the plant genome so that the plant

(A)produces the Bt toxin protein itself, conferring resistance to specific insect pestsCorrect
(B)becomes immune to all viral infections
(C)produces chemical pesticides internally
(D)loses the ability to photosynthesise

Answer: (A)

Solution

The cloned cry gene expressed within the transgenic plant enables the plant itself to produce the Bt toxin

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