NEET Biology question

Which of the following is NOT true regarding Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)?

(A)It produces a crystal toxin protein
(B)Its toxin gene has been cloned and introduced into cotton plants
(C)It is toxic to a very wide, non-specific range of organisms including mammals and birdsCorrect
(D)Its toxin is activated in the gut of susceptible insect larvae

Answer: (C)

Solution

Bt toxins are, in fact, quite specific to certain insect groups and are not broadly toxic to

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