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Biology Biotechnology and Its Application NCERT Examplar Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

A protoxin is:

A
A primitive toxin
B
A denatured toxin
C
Toxin produced by Protozoa
D
Inactive toxin

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The correct answer is:
D

A protoxin is an inactive toxin. The word 'pro' in protoxin signifies 'inactive form'. B. thuringiensis forms protein crystal, which contain a toxic insecticidal protein (Bt toxin).

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