3. Flavr Savr has a modified gene that is disrupted by the enzyme that causes ripening. A. True B. False 4. The gene for producing toxins against corn borers and larvae inserted in Bt corn and Bt eggplant came from A. E. Coli B. Bacillus thuringensis C. Leucinoides moths D. Lactobacillus sp

3. Flavr Savr has a modified gene that is disrupted by the enzyme that causes ripening. A. True B. False 4. The gene for producing toxins against corn borers and larvae inserted in Bt corn and Bt eggplant came from A. E. Coli B. Bacillus thuringensis C. Leucinoides moths D. Lactobacillus sp

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B. Bacillus thuringensis
C. Leucinoides moths
D. Lactobacillus sp

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