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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following is not a true statement regarding Bt cotton?
A
Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis
B
It is an example of bio-pesticide
C
Bt toxin gene has been cloned in plants to provide resistance to fungal diseases
D
cotton could decrease the amount of use of pesticide
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects such as lepidopterans, coleopterans, dipterans, etc.
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