Which of the following statements about plants which contain the recombinant form of the gene from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt gene), is true ?
A) These plants have a natural resistance to caterpillars.
B) The gene is expressed in all the plant tissues.
C) Since the gene is expressed in the pollen of the plant, there is concern about the gene harming beneficial insects.
D) It is likely that some insects will mutate to become resistant to the Bt gene product.
E) All of these statements are true.

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Plants containing the Bt gene have a natural resistance to caterpillars due to the production of a specific toxin. The gene is expressed in all parts of the plant, including pollen, raising concerns about potential impacts on non-target beneficial insects. Additionally, there is a possibility that some insects could develop resistance to the Bt toxin over time, making all these statements true.

Which of the Following Statements About Plants Which Contain the Recombinant