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Give one specific example of transgenic cotton.

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Give one specific example of transgenic cotton.

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Bt cotton contains a cry gene from Bacillus thuringiensis. It produces Bt toxin and is resistant to cotton bollworms, helping reduce insecticide use against these pests.

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Chapter 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications - EXERCISES [Page 847]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 16 Biotechnology and Its Applications
EXERCISES | Q V. 6. (iii) | Page 847
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