NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The toxic proteins encoded by the genes cryIAc and cryIIAb are responsible for controlling cotton bollworms. Statement II: The gene cryIAb codes for a toxin that is highly effective against the corn borer. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Step-by-step solution
The proteins encoded by the genes cryIAc and cryIIAb are responsible for controlling cotton bollworms. The protein encoded by the gene cryIAb controls the corn borer. Therefore, both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Answer: Both Statement I and Statement II are correct