Bt Crops | Biotechnology and its Applications | Biology | Khan Academy
Channel: Khan Academy India - English
Date: 2022-09-01

In this video, we talk about modifying crops by inserting bacterial genes into them to prevent them from insects and pests. We dive deep into crops like Bt cotton and Bt maize and understand how they are so resistant to multiple pest attacks!

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Bt toxins
01:44 - Mechanism of cry proteins
05:42 - Examples of Bt crops
07:59 - Are Bt crops safe to consume?

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