Corn with the Bt gene is an insect-protected variety that provides a high level of genetically introduced protection against insects like the corn borer from eating on the plant.

PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -In the case of Bt corn, the donor organism is a naturally occurring soil bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, and the gene of interest produces a protein that kills Lepidoptera larvae, in particular, European corn borer. This protein is called the Bt delta endotoxin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) crops are plants genetically engineered (modified) to contain the endospore (or crystal) toxins of the bacterium, Bt to be resistant to certain insect pests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bt cotton PIPs are designed to control lepidopteran (moth) larvae (budworms and bollworms). Bt corn PIPs have been developed for the control of lepidopteran larvae (corn borers) and/or coleopterans (corn rootworm beetles).

Detailed explanation-4: -It is impossible for insects to develop resistance to Bt corn.

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