Question

Bt Cotton is resistant to ______.

Options

• Insects

• Herbicides

• Salt Resistant

• Drought resistant

Answer 1

Bt Cotton is resistant to Insects.

Explanation:

Insect resistance genes from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis are inserted into the cotton plant to make Bt cotton. This gene creates parasporal body (delta endotoxin), an insect resistant protein that foxes crystals and can operate as a microbial pesticide for select insect groups.