alleryStart learning →The Bt toxin is activated in the insect gut by what condition?
AAcidic gut pH
BAlkaline gut pH
CLow oxygen level
DHigh temperature
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Alkaline gut pH
The inactive protoxin crystals are solubilised and activated by the alkaline pH of the insect gut.
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