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The insecticidal crystal protein of Bacillus thuringiensis is coded by the gene named:

  • A cry
  • B only bt
  • C res
  • D the gm

Correct answer: A. cry

Explanation: The cry genes code for the insecticidal Cry (crystal) proteins.

Concept context

GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.

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