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How has man exploited cry proteins to his benefit?

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How has man exploited cry proteins to his benefit?

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The genes cry I Ac and cry II Ab encode proteins that control cotton bollworms, while cry I Ab controls corn borer. Plants having these proteins have natural insect resistance, making them a biopesticide.

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Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications - EXERCISES [Page 187]

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NCERT Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 10 Biotechnology and its Applications
EXERCISES | Q 7. c. | Page 187
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