Bacillus thuringiensis forms protein crystals which contain insecticidal protein. This…

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Bacillus thuringiensis forms protein crystals which contain insecticidal protein. This protein  
  [NCERT Pg. No. 157] [CBSE PMT (Mains) 2011]
  1. Is activated by acid pH of the foregut of the insect pest
  2. Does not kill the carrier bacterium which is itself resistant to this toxin
  3. Binds with epithelial cells of mid gut of the insect pest ultimately killing it
  4. Is coded by several genes including the gene cry

Answer

(C) Binds with epithelial cells of mid gut of the insect pest ultimately killing it

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