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Crystals of Bt toxin produced by some ba...

Crystals of Bt toxin produced by some bacteria do not kill the bacteria themselves because-

A

Bacteria are resistant to the toxin

B

Toxin is immature

C

Toxin is inactive

D

Bacteria enclose the toxin in special sac.

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The correct Answer is:
C
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