Question
Biology Question on Applications of Biotechnology
The Bt toxin is not toxic to human beings because
A
the pro Bt toxin activation requires temperature above human body temperature
B
the Bt toxin recognises only insect-specific targets
C
the pro Bt toxin activation requires pH lower than that present in human stomach
D
conversion of pro Bt toxin to Bt toxin takes place in highly alkaline conditions
Answer
conversion of pro Bt toxin to Bt toxin takes place in highly alkaline conditions
Explanation
Solution
Conversion of pro Bt toxin to Bt toxin takes place in highly alkaline conditions which are not present in human stomach. Human stomach is acidic in nature.