What benefit does the bacterial gene encoding the Bt protein confer on genetically modified plants?
A)faster growth
B)slower metabolism
C)resistance to drought
D)vitamin enriched plant material
E)resistance to insects

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The bacterial gene encoding the Bt protein confers resistance to insects on genetically modified plants. Bt protein is poisonous to insects and when expressed by plants, it can protect them from insect damage without the need for chemical pesticides.

What Benefit Does the Bacterial Gene Encoding the Bt Protein