Question

Which one is wrong in relation to transgenic Bt cotton plant ____________________.

• A. Crop yield loss due to attack by Bacillus thuringiensis bacterium is reduced
• B. Crop yield loss due to attack by lepidopteran insect pest is reduced
• C. Use of chemical insecticides in the cotton field is minimised
• D. Better quality cotton is produced

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Crop yield loss due to attack by Bacillus thuringiensis bacterium is reduced

A. Crop yield loss due to attack by bacillus thuringiensis bacterium is reduced

Solution : Crop yield loss is reduced and better cotton crop is now produced due to pest resistance of the cotton from the bt toxin integrated in it.

So the correct answer is "Crop yield loss due to attack by bacillus thuringiensis bacterium is reduced"