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The choice of Bt–gene for experiment depends upon:
The choice of Bt–gene for experiment depends upon:
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The correct option is D Both (a) and (b)
Bt-toxin is produced by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt-toxin protein exists as inactive protoxin but once an insect ingest, due to alkaline pH, it become active. Bt-cotton helped to reduce post harvest losses. And the choice of gene depends upon the crop and the targeted pest or insect. The different types of Bt create toxins that can only be activated by the target insect larvae.
Bt-toxin is produced by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt-toxin protein exists as inactive protoxin but once an insect ingest, due to alkaline pH, it become active. Bt-cotton helped to reduce post harvest losses. And the choice of gene depends upon the crop and the targeted pest or insect. The different types of Bt create toxins that can only be activated by the target insect larvae.
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