Question

Why are scientists concerned about the use of the Bt toxin, which is used to kill insects, in genetic engineering?



The Bt toxin is killing too many insects.

The Bt toxin stays in the soil for long periods of time.

The Bt toxin gene is not readily accepted by plants.

The Bt toxin has been known to cause disease in plants.

Answer 1

i think its D

Answer 2

:( Hopefully.

Answer 3

or B

Answer 4

lemme cross check

Answer 5

Okay...

Answer 6

@Somy can you check it?

Answer 7

hello shru

Answer 8

HELP.

Answer 9

It's A, the plants produce a protein fatal to some of the most damaging cotton insect pests, which can damage these insects or pests digestive systems.

Answer 10

Why are scientists concerned about the use of the Bt toxin, which is used to kill insects!!

Answer 11

its made to damage the insects

Answer 12

may be The Bt toxin gene is not readily accepted by plants.

Answer 13

i know the ans that i am going to give isnt one of the options...@alphadxg is right..
but the main problem is that by the use of this....new strains are developed which are resistent to bt toxin and are more potent and virulent

Answer 14

then thats why it'd be C

Answer 15

shru the quest states that it was made to damage the insects so wouldent it be somethng else

Answer 16

@Somy It is accepted by plants..

Answer 17

so then its b

Answer 18

but some get resistant

Answer 19

???

Answer 20

It turns out the correct answer is B

Answer 21

nice i was right

Answer 22

LOL what a horrible question honestly. A was right, C is somewhat right, D is also right

Answer 23

Right? Ah ha. Good job everyone.

Answer 24

lol ikr @alphadxg

Answer 25

B. The Bt toxin stays in the soil for long periods of time.
I got it right on the quiz :D