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(A) : The Bt toxin proteins exist as ina...

(A) : The Bt toxin proteins exist as inactive protoxins.
(R) : It is converted into an active form of toxin by the acidic pH of the gut of the insect.

A

If both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

B

If both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

C

If (A) is true but (R) is false.

D

If both (A) and (R) are false.

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