please explain how it is different from its original and what it's purpose in society
also which organism did the gene come from
2007-03-10 09:44:24 · 4 answers · asked by nakra_92 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Bt corn is a gm crop. It produces a chemical in its cells that kills caterpillar-type worms that feed on the plant. Farmers who grow bt corn don't have to apply as much insecticide. The gene came from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis.
Read more about bt corn here:
http://www.syngenta.com/en/downloads/Bt-Corn.pdf
2007-03-10 09:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by ecolink 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scientists Create First Genetically Altered Monkey: Andi the green monkey
Jellyfish genes.
2007-03-10 09:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by DizziDazi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fern spider which is a genetically modified organism with characteristics of both plants and animals.
2013-12-31 01:34:21 · answer #3 · answered by First NameShoba 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BT corn, has a gene inserted into it from a bacertia that protects it from a certain type of insect.
BT corn pretty much saved the corn production in the US.
2007-03-10 09:52:37 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋