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Which of the following is incorrect regarding cry genes?

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Cry genes encode proteins that are toxic to insect larvae. Cry genes are obtained from Bacillus thuringiensis. Cry proteins are produced during the log phase of bacterial growth. Correct Cry proteins form crystals that disrupt the insect gut.

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Cry proteins are produced during the stationary phase of bacterial growth, not the log phase.

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