Among the following, the wrong statement related to Bt cotton
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- Bt toxin protein exists as inactive protoxins
- The activated toxin binds to the surface of mid gut epithelial cells of insects
- Protoxins are converted to form active toxin due to acidic pH
- Bt toxins are insect group specific
The Correct Option is C
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