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Question: How does Bt toxin kill the larvae of certain insects?...

How does Bt toxin kill the larvae of certain insects?

A

By binding of activated toxin on mid gut epithelia cells, creating pores, leading to swelling and lysis

B

By stopping transcription of larval cells

C

By altering central dogma taking place in the cells of gut of larva

D

By stopping protein synthesis

Answer

By binding of activated toxin on mid gut epithelia cells, creating pores, leading to swelling and lysis