What is the difference between cry and Cry in biology?

The word 'cry' refers to a gene. We have many cry genes, for example - cry Iac, cry IIab etc., each of which is used to control a different insect or pest in agricultural fields and protect plants from them. The word 'Cry' refers to the Cry protien (Crystal protien) which is produced as a result of translation from cry gene. read more

In biology Cry refers to a particular category of gene. It is generally produced by a microbe called Agrobacterium tumefaciens. This gene is generally used for biological control from insects and pests and nematodes. read more

Cry and cry are different. Cry refers to the protein whereas cry is the gene of bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. A s this gene encodes for the crystal protein and hence named cry after crystal. read more

Still, most people will experience a shade of meaning between cry and weep, even if they're not aware of it. Weeping is associated with grief, mourning and profound sadness of some kind. It's an internal state expressed through tears. read more