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Inactive Bt toxins are converted into active form inside the

a
bacterial cell
b
mouth of insect
c
gut of insect
d
genetically modified plant

detailed solution

Correct option is C

The Bt toxin protein exist as inactive protoxins but once an insect ingests the inactive toxin, it is converted into an active form of toxin due to the alkaline pH of the gut which solubilize the crystals.

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