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Which of the following statements about Bt toxin is incorrect?

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Bt toxin is produced by Bacillus thuringiensis. Bt toxin is active inside bacterial cells. Correct Bt toxin is used in genetically modified crops. Bt toxin becomes active in the alkaline gut of insects.

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Bacillus thuringiensis produces Bt toxin in an inactive form, which becomes active inside the insect's gut.

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