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Why does Bt toxin not kill bacteria?

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Why does Bt toxin not kill bacteria?

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In the bacterium, Bt toxin occurs as an inactive protoxin. It becomes toxic only after it is ingested and activated in the alkaline gut of a susceptible insect.

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Chapter 16: Biotechnology and Its Applications - EXERCISES [Page 845]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 16 Biotechnology and Its Applications
EXERCISES | Q I. 6. | Page 845
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