Practice mode Agronomy

What kind of organism is Bacillus thuringiensis, the source of Bt cotton genes?

Correct answer B. Bacteria

Explanation

Bacillus thuringiensis is a soil bacterium that produces Cry proteins toxic to certain insect larvae; genes for these proteins are inserted into Bt cotton to resist bollworms.

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