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Define Cry-protein |
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Answer» Cry-protein- Such prtoein producing transgenic plant resistant toward certain insects who damage the crop plant. Cry-protein mainly acts on midgut of Larve of insect by larva die out. 'Cry-protein' is encloded by 'cry gene' produced by bacteria Bacillus thuringinesis. Cry protein is toxic to insects, so used as insecticides, such gene are introduced into crop plants by introduction through bacteria so called transgenic crops, e.g. Bt-cotton, Bt-corn. tomato etc. |
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