The protein products of the following Bt toxin genes cry I Ac and cry II Ab are responsible for controlling

Bollworm

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Roundworm

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Moth

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Fruit fly

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Solution

The correct option is C Bollworm
Bt toxin genes are formed during sporulation in some Bacillus thuringiensis strains. Bt produces proteins that aggregate to form a crystal which is toxic to insects like bollworm, yet harmless to humans and the natural enemies of many crop pests.

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