What is true about Bt toxin [NCERT Pg. No. 178] [CBSE PMT 2009; AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015]
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What is true about Bt toxin [NCERT Pg. No. 178]
[CBSE PMT 2009; AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015]
[CBSE PMT 2009; AIPMT (Cancelled) 2015]
- The inactive protoxin gets converted into active form due to acidic ph of the insect gut
- Bt protein exists as active toxin in the Bacillus
- The activated toxin enters the ovaries of the pest to sterilize it and thus prevent its multiplication
- The concerned Bacillus has antitoxins
Answer
(A) The inactive protoxin gets converted into active form due to acidic ph of the insect gut
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