Bt corn contains a protein produced by a bacterial gene. This protein ________.

A. allows the corn to be tolerant to weed killers
B. increases the protein content of the corn
C. is a pesticide that kills caterpillars, a major threat to corn
D. increases the vitamin A content of the corn


Answer: C

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