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The protein toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis that kills insects is coded by genes named:

Answer: cry genes.

  • A nif genes
  • B cry genes
  • C lac genes
  • D tox genes

Correct answer: B. cry genes

Explanation: The insecticidal crystal (Cry) proteins of B. thuringiensis are encoded by genes called cry genes, such as cryIAc and cryIIAb.

Concept context

GM crops, transgenic animals, gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioethics. Frequent 2–3 mark questions in NEET.

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