What causes the inactive form of Bt toxin ( i.e. , protoxin) to get converted into its…
Biology · Class 12 · CBSE — Biotechnology and its Applications
What causes the inactive form of Bt toxin (i.e., protoxin) to get converted into its active form in the body of an insect?
- Temperature of the gut
- Enzymes present in the saliva
- Alkaline pH of the gut
- There is no specific reason
Answer
(C) Alkaline pH of the gut
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