What triggers activation of protoxin to active toxin
of Bacillus thuringiensis in bollworm?
(a) Acidic pH of stomach
(b) Body temperature
(c) Moist surface of midgut
(d) Alkaline pH of gut

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) Alkaline pH of gut

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