Cry1Ac
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Cry1Ac
Cry1Ac (pronounced: /kraɪ wʌn eɪ si:/) is a toxin produced by the Bacillus thuringiensis bacterium. It is a delta endotoxin that is used in genetic engineering to create insect-resistant crops.
Etymology
The term "Cry1Ac" is derived from the bacterium that produces it, Bacillus thuringiensis. The "Cry" stands for "crystal", referring to the crystalline structure of the toxin, and "1Ac" is a specific identifier for this particular toxin.
Related Terms
- Bacillus thuringiensis: A bacterium that produces Cry1Ac and other toxins.
- Delta endotoxin: A type of toxin produced by Bacillus thuringiensis.
- Genetic engineering: The process of manually adding new DNA to an organism.
- Insect-resistant: Refers to plants that have been genetically modified to resist insects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cry1Ac
- Wikipedia's article - Cry1Ac
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