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Recombinant DNA technology also allows established products to be expressed in new environments. For example, it is now possible to transform certain plants with genes encoding an insecticidal protein derived from the bacterium called as
Recombinant DNA technology also allows established products to be expressed in new environments. For example, it is now possible to transform certain plants with genes encoding an insecticidal protein derived from the bacterium called as
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The correct option is C Bacillus thuringiensis
Recombinant DNA techniques are used in the generation of genetically engineered plants to produce an insect toxin called as Bt toxin. The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium called as Bacillus thuringiensis and produces a toxin that disrupts gut function in the larvae (caterpillars) of certain insects that are crop pests. The gene that produces Bt toxin is introduced into such plants by recombinant DNA technology and results in the selective killing of crop-feeding insects. This development has had a major economic impact and reduced the expenses of pesticides used per year and has increased the longevity and success of several crops.
Recombinant DNA techniques are used in the generation of genetically engineered plants to produce an insect toxin called as Bt toxin. The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium called as Bacillus thuringiensis and produces a toxin that disrupts gut function in the larvae (caterpillars) of certain insects that are crop pests. The gene that produces Bt toxin is introduced into such plants by recombinant DNA technology and results in the selective killing of crop-feeding insects. This development has had a major economic impact and reduced the expenses of pesticides used per year and has increased the longevity and success of several crops.
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