The gene coding for Bt crystals have been genetically engineered into crop plants in order to:

a) make crops less sensitive to herbicides.
b) make crops more resistant to insects.
c) make crops more sensitive to herbicides.
d) make crops grow faster.
e) make crops develop larger fruits and vegetables.


Ans: b) make crops more resistant to insects.

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