The Bt toxin in generally engineered Bt cotton kills the pest by:
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The Bt toxin in generally engineered Bt cotton kills the pest by:
- Creating pores in the midgut
- Damaging the respiratory system
- Degenerating the nervous system
- Altering the pH of body fluids
Answer
(A) Creating pores in the midgut
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