What is the significance of Bt cotton? (2020)

Practice Questions

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What is the significance of Bt cotton? (2020)
  1. It is resistant to drought
  2. It produces its own insecticide
  3. It has higher nutritional value
  4. It grows faster than normal cotton

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the significance of Bt cotton? (2020)
  • Step 1: Understand what Bt cotton is. It is a type of cotton that has been changed using genetic engineering.
  • Step 2: Learn that Bt cotton produces a natural toxin. This toxin is made by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
  • Step 3: Know that this toxin is harmful to certain pests that eat the cotton plant.
  • Step 4: Realize that because of this toxin, farmers do not need to use as many chemical insecticides to protect their crops.
  • Step 5: Understand that using less chemical insecticides is better for the environment and can save farmers money.
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