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forms protein crystals which contain a toxic insecticidal protein. Bt toxin protein remains as inactive protoxin . Once an insect ingests the inactive toxin , it is converted into an active form of toxin due to alkaline pH of the gut , the activated toxin binds to midgut epithelial cells , and creates pores that cause swelling and lysis of the cells.
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When enters a certain insect’s body, the insect gets killed, but itself remains unaffected. Explain how it is possible.
TopicBiotechnology: Principles and Processes
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1
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