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The trigger for activation of toxin of Bacillus thuringiensis is

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acidic pH of stomach

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high temperature

C

alkaline pH of gut

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mechanical action in the insect gut

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt):** - Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterium that produces a toxin known as Bt toxin, which is used as a biological pesticide. 2. **Nature of the Toxin:** - The toxin produced by Bacillus thuringiensis is initially in an inactive form known as a protoxin. ...
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