Transgenes from Bacillus thuringiensis are used
A) to improve the vitamin content in crops.
B) to produce a pesticide in plants.
C) to improve resistance to drought.
D) to improve resistance to salt.
E) to allow for easier harvesting of crops.

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Bacillus thuringiensis produces a protein that acts as a natural pesticide against insects. Transferring the gene responsible for producing this protein to crops allows them to produce their own insecticide, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

Transgenes from Bacillus Thuringiensis Are Used