Q.

Which of the following is not a true statement with respect to Bt cotton ?

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a

Bt cotton could decrease the amount of pesticide used

b

It is an example of biopesticide

c

Bt toxin gene has been cloned in plants to provide resistance to insects

d

Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis

answer is C.

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The choice of gene depends upon the crop and the targeted pest, as most Bt-toxins are insect.

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