Crystals of Bt toxin produced by some bacteria do not kill …

Biology Biotechnology and Its Application NCERT Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 20, 2026

Crystals of Bt toxin produced by some bacteria do not kill the bacteria themselves because

bacteria are resistant to toxin

toxin is immature

toxin is inactive

bacteria enclose toxin in a special sac

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Bacillus thuringiensis produces Bt toxin as an inactive protoxin. It becomes active only in the alkaline gut of insects, so it does not harm the bacteria itself.

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