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Explain how GM cotton crop is able to resist insect attacks.
Explain how GM cotton crop is able to resist insect attacks.
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Bt crops reduce the dependency on chemical pesticides, promoting sustainable agriculture.
Updated On: Jan 21, 2025
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GM cotton expresses a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis that produces a toxic protein: The Bt toxin is ingested by bollworms. The toxin binds to receptors in the insect gut, causing cell lysis and death.
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