NEETBotany-Biotechnology and its Applications
NEET Botany Bt Crops MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The proteins encoded by the genes cry I Ac and cry II Ab are effective against :
A
Corn borer
B
Cotton bollworms
C
Nematodes
D
Mosquitoes
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Cry proteins from Bacillus thuringiensis are effective against cotton bollworms, which are pests in agriculture.
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