Genetic Engineering for Plant Resistance Quiz
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What is the main function of Bt toxin genes in plants?

  • To improve the plant's tolerance to drought
  • To confer resistance to certain insects (correct)
  • To increase the plant's photosynthetic efficiency
  • To enhance the plant's growth rate
  • What is the mode of action of Bt Cry toxins?

  • They have to be ingested by the susceptible insect to cause mortality (correct)
  • They act upon contact with the insect's exoskeleton
  • They penetrate the insect's skin to cause mortality
  • They are inhaled by the insect to cause mortality
  • What is the role of crystal proteins (Cry toxins) in Bt strains?

  • They act as a defense mechanism against fungal diseases
  • They become active after being ingested by susceptible insects (correct)
  • They become active upon contact with the insect's skin
  • They are harmful to beneficial insects, mammals, and humans
  • What is the diversity of δ-endotoxins encoding genes in Bt strains?

    <p>There are more than 100 crystal protein encoding genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orders of insects are most susceptible to Bt toxins?

    <p>Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera, and Nematoda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Bt toxin genes in plants?

    <p>To confer resistance against insect pests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of action of Bt Cry toxins?

    <p>They have to be ingested by the susceptible insect to cause mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which orders of insects are most susceptible to Bt toxins?

    <p>Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Diptera, and Nematoda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of crystal proteins (Cry toxins) in Bt strains?

    <p>To act as insecticidal proteins when ingested by susceptible insects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diversity of δ-endotoxins encoding genes in Bt strains?

    <p>More than 100 crystal protein encoding genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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