In $Bt$ cotton, the $Bt$ toxin present in plant tissue as protoxin is converted into active toxin due to

  • [NEET 2015]
  • A

    action of gut microorganisms

  • B

    presence of conversion factors in insect gut

  • C

    alkaline $ pH$ of the insect gut

  • D

    acidic $ pH $ of the insect gut.

Similar Questions

Golden rice is a genetically modified crop plant where the incorporated gene is meant for biosynthesis of

  • [NEET 2015]

The crops having cry genes needs

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of production of genetically modified crops.

It is now possible to breed plants and animals with desired characters through

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

$I.$ Chemical fertilizers cause pollution of water bodies as well as groundwater, besides getting stored in crop plants. Therefore, environmental scientists are pressing for a switch over to organic farming.

$II.$ Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest Select the correct statement