Q. Why is $Bt$ toxin not toxic to human beings?
A) The toxin recognises only insect specific targets
B) Bt toxin activation requires temperature above the human body temperature
C) Bt toxin formation froms pro Bt state which requires pH lower than one present in human stomach
D) Conversion of pro Bt to Bt state takes place only in highly alkaline condition
Explanation
Bt toxin is not toxin to human being because conversion of pro Bt to Bt state takes place only in highly alkaline conditions
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.