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Question
Which protein crystals produced by Bacillus thuringiensis kill insect pests?
Explanation
Cry proteins produced by Bacillus thuringiensis form crystals that are toxic to insect pests. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
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