GK Question

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Bt cotton contains a gene from which organism for pest resistance?

  1. Agrobacterium
  2. Bacillus thuringiensis
  3. Escherichia coli
  4. Rhizobium

Answer: Bacillus thuringiensis

Bt gene produces Cry protein toxic to bollworm larvae but safe for humans. First commercially approved GM crop in India (2002). Important for biotechnology and agriculture. [[DBT Reports, NCERT Biology Class 12]]

Topic Biology - Biotechnology
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, Railway NTPC