How does the protein produced by $Bt$ affect insects?

  • A
    It inhibits the synthesis of $DNA$ in the insect's gut.
  • B
    It binds to the surface of midgut epithelial cells and creates pores,causing cell swelling and lysis.
  • C
    It acts as a neurotoxin that paralyzes the insect's nervous system.
  • D
    It prevents the insect from digesting food by blocking digestive enzymes.

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