Asked by Angelica Bihasa on May 07, 2024
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Bt-corn has a gene in it that comes from what organism?
A) From agrobacterium
B) From a plasmid
C) From Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacterium
D) From Bacillus thuringiensis, an airborne bacterium
Bacillus Thuringiensis
A naturally occurring bacterium commonly used as a biological pesticide due to its ability to produce proteins that are toxic to many insect larvae.
Bt-Corn
Genetically modified corn that has been engineered to produce a bacterium toxin (Bacillus thuringiensis) to kill insect pests.
- Understand the genetic engineering and origin of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Bt-corn contains a gene from Bacillus thuringiensis, a soil bacterium, which produces a protein toxic to certain pests, providing the plant with a built-in defense mechanism against specific insect larvae.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the genetic engineering and origin of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).