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What is true about Bt toxin?

A

The inactive protoxin gets converted into active form in the insect gut

B

Bt protein exists as active toxin in the Bacillus

C

The activated toxin enters the ovaries of the pest to sterilise it and thus, prevent its multiplication.

D

The concerned Bacillus has antitoxins

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