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ZoologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsGenetically Modified CropsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice

Select the statements that are incorrect regarding Bt toxin.

(I) The toxin is made by the eukaryotic organism
(II) The toxin is a protein and insecticidal.
(III) They are produced in the active form.
(IV) The toxin is coded by thecrygene.

Options:

Answer:
A
Solution:

Bt toxin is produced in its inactive form by the prokaryotic bacteria Bacillu thuringensis. The toxin is a insecticidal protein which becomes active when comes in contact with insect gut digestive juices.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Biotechnology and Its ApplicationsSubtopic:Genetically Modified Crops
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