Question

Bt toxin kill the larvae of certain insects

• A. by binding of activated toxin on mid gut epithelial cells, creating pores, leading to swelling and lysis.
• B. by stopping transcription of larval cells.
• C. by altering central dogma taking place in the cells of gut of larva.
• D. by stopping protein synthesis.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) by binding of activated toxin on mid gut epithelial cells, creating pores, leading to swelling and lysis.