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Bt
The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis; also refers to the crystalline insecticidal protein produced by the bacterium. Bt crops, such as Bt-corn, are transgenic plants that express the insecticidal protein.


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Genetically Modified Organisms: Introduction

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Bacillus thuringiensis spore and protein crystals
Sporulating Bacillus thuringiensis cell

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