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Microbes in Human Welfare. — Bio Zoology STD 12 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12Bio ZoologyMicrobes in Human Welfare.2 Marks
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How insect resistant plants are developed using Bacillus thuringiensisl
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Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis is a soil dwelling bacterium which is commonly used as a biopesticide and contains a toxin called cry toxin. Scientists have introduced this toxin producing genes into cotton and have raised genetically engineered insect resistant cotton plants.

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