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Name the genes responsible for making Bt cotton plants resistant to bollworm attack. How do such plants attain resistance against bollworm attacks? Explain.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Genes**: The genes responsible for making Bt cotton plants resistant to bollworm attacks are **CRY1AC** and **CRY2AB**. These genes are derived from the bacterium *Bacillus thuringiensis* (Bt). 2. **Mechanism of Resistance**: - **Production of Bt Toxin**: The genes CRY1AC and CRY2AB encode for proteins that produce a toxin known as the Bt toxin. This toxin is initially inactive when produced by the bacterium. 3. **Activation of the Toxin**: ...
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