Question
Biology Question on Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
When an insect feeds on the Bt plant, the insect dies due to the conversion of inactive protein to active protein in:
A
Alkaline pH of the gut.
B
Acidic pH of the gut.
C
Acidic pH of saliva.
D
Alkaline pH of saliva.
Answer
Alkaline pH of the gut.
Explanation
Solution
The Bt toxin is activated in the insect's alkaline gut, binding to gut cells and causing cell lysis, eventually killing the insect.