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The Bt toxin is not human beings because...

The Bt toxin is not human beings because

A

the pro Bt toxin activation requires temperature above human body temperature

B

the Bt toxin recognises only insect-specific targets

C

the pro Bt toxin activation requires pH lower than that present in human stomach

D

conversion of pro Bt toxin to Bt toxin takes place in highly alkaline conditions.

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Conversion of pro Bt toxin to Bt toxin placce in highly alkaline conditions which are not present in human stomach. Human stomach is acidic in nature
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