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Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium call...

Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called

A

Actinomyces

B

Streptomyces

C

Bacillus thuringiensis

D

All of the these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the name of the bacterium that produces Bt toxin. 2. **Identifying the Toxin**: Bt toxin is a type of insecticidal protein that is effective against various pests. It is derived from specific bacteria. 3. **Recognizing the Bacterium**: The bacterium known for producing Bt toxin is Bacillus thuringiensis. This bacterium contains genes that encode for the production of the toxin. 4. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: The question also mentions other names such as Aptinomyces and Streptomyces. These are not correct because they do not produce Bt toxin. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Bacillus thuringiensis. ---
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  • Study the following statements regarding Bt toxins produced by bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis and select the correct one

    A
    Most strains of Bacilus thuringiensis produce proteins that kill certain insects such as lepidopterans, coleopterans and dipterans
    B
    Bt toxin proteins do not kill the bacteria themselves because the toxin proteins occur in an inactive from called protoxins
    C
    When an insect ingests the inactive Bt toxin, it is converted to an active form of toxin due to alkaline pH of the gut which solubilises the protein crystals
    D
    all of these
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