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Bacillus thuringiensis forms protein crystals which contain insecticidal protein. This protein

A

binds with epithelial cells of midgut of the insect pest ultimately killing it

B

is coded by several genes including the gene cry

C

is activated by acid pH of the foregut of the insect pest

D

does not kill the carrier bacterium which is itself resistant to this toxin.

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binds with epithelial cells of midgut of the insect pest ultimately killing it
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