J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2013

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    In case of Bacillus thuringiensis. Bacillus itself is not killed by the toxic protein crystals produced by it because Bt toxin

    A)  protein is not produced in the Bacillus

    B)  cannot causes and damage to Bacillus

    C)  protein is produced in very less amount in the Bacillus

    D)  exist as the inactive toxin

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Bacillus itself is not killed by the toxic protein crystal produced by it because. Bt toxin is present in form of inactive protoxin. This inactive form of toxin is converted into active toxic form immediately after consuming/ingested by an insect. It is used as an insecticide in agriculture, Bt is are especially important insecticide inorganic agriculture.


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