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What are Cry proteins? Name an organism that produces it. How has man exploited this protein to his benefit?

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Cry proteins are toxic proteinaceus molecules which kill the larvae of moths and butterflies. These are produced by Bt-gent of Bacillus thuringiensis bacterium.
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