Q178 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Zoology

The crops engineered with Bt-toxin are resistant/tolerant to:

  • A
    Fungi
  • B
    Bacteria
  • Correct answer
    C
    Insects
  • D
    Herbicides

Solution

Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides (bio-pesticide). Examples are Bt cotton, Bt corn, rice, tomato, potato and soyabean etc.

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

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