Q189 / 199 · NEET 2008 (Mains) · Zoology

Cry 1 endotoxins obtained from Bacillus Thuringiensis are effective against

Correct answer
A
Boll worms
B
Mosquitoes
C
Flies
D
Nematodes

Solution

Proteins encoded by the genes cry I Ac and cry II Ab control cotton bolloworm.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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