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cryIAb is introduced in a plant to control infestation by corn borer.

a. Name the resultant plant after successful insertion of the gene desired.

b. Summarise the action of the gene introduced.

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a. Bt corn

b. CryIAb/Bt toxin gene codes for crystal protein; the Bt toxin protein exists as an inactive protein, but once an insect ingests it, it gets converted into an active form due to the alkaline pH of the gut which solubilises the crystal. The activated toxin binds to the surface of mid gut and creates pores that cause swelling, lysis and eventually death of the insect.

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