3 Questions
Which insects are killed by the proteins produced by certain strains of Bacillus thuringiensis?
Lepidopterans and coleopterans
What happens to the Bt toxin protein after an insect ingests it?
It is converted into an active form of toxin
Which genes code for the Bt toxin that controls cotton bollworms?
cryIAc and cryIIAb
Test your knowledge about Bt Cotton and its insecticidal properties. Discover why the toxin produced by Bacillus thuringiensis does not harm the bacteria itself. Find out more about the fascinating world of genetically modified crops and their impact on insect control.
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