12th Class Biology Biotechnology And Its Applications

  • question_answer 4)
    What are the cry proteins? Name an organism that produces it. How has man exploited this protein to his benefit? 

    Answer:

    Cry (crystal) protein is toxic to larvae of certain insects. It is produced by Sal bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Refer 'Bt cotton' of this chapter for uses of this protein. 


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