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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 (crystal) protein is toxic to larvae of certain insects. It is produced by soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Refer .Bt cotton. of this chapter for uses of this protein.
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