All following statements are correct for Bt toxin but one is wrong. Which one is wrong?

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10.Biotechnology and its Application

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All the following statements are correct for Bt toxin but one is wrong. Which one is wrong?

A

Bt toxin is produced by bacteria called Bacillus thuringiensis

B

Bt toxin are protein toxins like thurioside and sporeine which are active against different group of insects

C

Bt toxin is harmful for man

D

Upon ingestion by susceptible insects the Bt protoxin is converted into active form and kills the insects

Solution

Bt toxin is not harmful for man.
Bt toxins are insect group specific.

Standard 12

Biology

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