Question

When an insect feeds on the Bt plant, the insect dies due to the conversion of inactive protein to active protein in:

• A. Alkaline pH of the gut.
• B. Acidic pH of the gut.
• C. Acidic pH of saliva.
• D. Alkaline pH of saliva.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Bt toxin is activated in the insect's alkaline gut, binding to gut cells and causing cell lysis, eventually killing the insect.