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

A

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

B

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

C

is coded by several genes including the gene cry

D

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

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