A scientist is attempting to develop a transgenic crop resistant to a specific lepidopteran pest. Which gene would be the LEAST suitable candidate for transfer?
A gene encoding a Bt toxin
A gene conferring resistance to a bacterial pathogen
A gene involved in photosynthesis
A gene encoding a protein that disrupts insect gut function
Related Questions
Protein coded by which of the following genes controls the corn borer?
Cry I AC
Cry II Ab
Cry I Ab
1 and 2
Protein coded by which of the following genes controls the corn borer?
Cry I AC
Cry II Ab
Cry I Ab
1 and 2
Cry I endotoxins obtained from Bacillus thuringenisis are effective against?
Nematodes
Boll worms
Mosquitos
Flies
The protein toxin producing bacteria, used to control biological pest, is
Bacillus thuringiensis
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Salmonella typhimurium
Cry I endotoxins obtained from Bacillus thuringenisis are effective against?
Nematodes
Boll worms
Mosquitos
Flies
Which of the following can be controlled by using biopesticides?
Insects
Diseases
Weeds
All of these
The cryIAc gene codes for a Bt toxin that targets specific insect groups. Which of the following is TRUE regarding the activation of this toxin?
It is activated by the acidic pH of the insect gut.
It is activated by the alkaline pH of the insect gut.
It is activated by enzymes in the insect's saliva.
It is always active and does not require activation.
Microbe used for biocontrol of pest butterfly caterpillars is?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus vibrio
Trichoderma sps…
The protein products of the following Bt toxin genes cry I Ac and cry II Ab are responsible for controlling
Bollworm
Roundworm
Moth
Fruit fly
Consider the following statements about Bt I. The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) are used to control butterfly catterpillers II. Fresh spores of Bt are mixed with water and sprayed on seeds such as brassicas and fruit trees III. Insect larvae, after eating these are killed by the toxin released in their gut IV. Bt toxin genes have been introduced into plants to provide resistance to pests Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III only
I, II, III and IV
