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Bt Toxin

The Cry prote...

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The Cry protein targets which part of the insect?

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Digestive system

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Nervous system

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Circulatory system

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Reproductive system

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Solution

The correct option is A Digestive system
The Cry protein binds to the epithelial cells of the midgut of the insect and creates pores on the gut wall. This eventually causes the death of the insect.

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