NEET Previous Year Question
Some of the characteristics of Bt cotton are
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.
- ALong fiber and resistance to aphids.
- BMedium yield, long fiber and resistance to beetle pests.
- CHigh yield and production of toxic protein crystals which kill dipteran pests.
- DHigh yield and resistance to bollworms.
Correct answer: D
Solution
(d) Bt cotton contains Bt (cry) genes that produce toxins against bollworms, protecting the crop and resulting in higher yield.More Biotechnology & its Applications PYQs
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