NEETZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
Match the insect orders in List I with their corresponding examples susceptible to Bt toxin in List II. List I List II A. Lepidopterans I. Beetles B. Coleopterans II. Flies and mosquitoes C. Dipterans III. Tobacco budworm and armyworm Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-I, B-II, C-III
- BA-III, B-II, C-I
- CA-II, B-I, C-III
- DA-III, B-I, C-II
Correct answer
D. A-III, B-I, C-II
Step-by-step solution
According to NCERT, Bt toxins are insect group-specific. The proteins encoded by cry genes are effective against various types of insects. Lepidopterans include tobacco budworm and armyworm. Coleopterans include beetles. Dipterans include flies and mosquitoes. Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-I, C-II. Answer: A-III, B-I, C-II