MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 11. Enhancement of Food Production
The 'cry' gene transferred from Bacillus thuringiensis to a crop plant provides it with ________ properties.
- A herbicidal
- B fungicidal
- C insecticidal
- D medicinal
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) insecticidal
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Cry genes code for toxic proteins that kill specific insect larvae.
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