Question

The choice of genes depends upon the crop and the targeted pest , as most bt toxine are insect-group specific

Answer 1

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The statement, "The choice of genes depends upon the crop and the targeted pest, as most bt toxins are insect-group specific" tries to explain that there can be numerous gene coding proteins for different pests and for different crops. Like in this case of 'Bt toxins', there is a gene named cry, ​​​​which code for this toxin. And now, there are number of proteins encoded by this like cryIAb which controls cotton bollworms and crIIAb ​​​​​​which controls corn borer.


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