Bacillus thuringiensis is a soil bacterium that produces a protein (

protein) that is toxic to many caterpillars. The gene for the

protein has been successfully inserted into the corn genome, creating a variety of corn called

corn. Which of the following best describes a benefit of inserting the

gene from B. thuringiensis into the corn genome?



Responses



corn will be more drought resistant.



Answer A: B t corn will be more drought resistant.

A



corn will produce a protein that will make it resistant to caterpillar damage.



Answer B: B t corn will produce a protein that will make it resistant to caterpillar damage.

B



corn will be resistant to infection by Bacillus thuringiensis.



Answer C: B t corn will be resistant to infection by Bacillus thuringiensis .

C



corn will have more kernels and have more nutrients.