Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
How has man exploited cry proteins to his benefit?
Solution
Two cry genes are inserted into cotton (Bt cotton), while one is inserted into corn (Bt corn). The resulting Bt cotton becomes resistant to bollworms, while Bt corn develops resistance to corn borer.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Describe any three potential applications of genetically modified plants.
Crystals of Bt toxin produced by some bacteria do not kill the bacteria themselves because −
Explain the term biofortification. How is this technique useful for the production of ‘ golden rice?
Answer the following question.
List any four ways by which GMOs have been useful for enhanced crop output.
A person deficient in the rhodopsin should be advised to take more of:
Bt brinjal is an example of transgenic crops. In this Btrefers to ______.
Silencing of a gene could be achieved through tee use ______.
In view of the current food crisis, it is said, that we need another green revolution. Highlight the major limitations of the earlier green revolution.
State any two benefits of Genetically modified crops.
Name an organism that produce cry proteins.
