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CUET · BIOLOGY · PYQ PAPER 2023

Bacillus thuringiensis produces proteins (Bt toxin) that kill certain insects. Identify the correct statements.
(A) Bt toxin protein exists as an inactive form (protoxin) in Bacillus thuringiensis.
(B) Bt toxin protein exists as an active form toxin in the insect gut.
(C) The alkaline pH of the gut of an insect solubilize the toxin and converts in an inactive form.
(D) The toxin is coded by a gene crylAc named cry.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. B (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  3. C (A), (B), and (D) only
  4. D (A) and (B) only
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(C) (A), (B), and (D) only

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(A), (B), and (D) only