Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Bt

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Bt to control insects?

• A)Bt does not accumulate in the soil or in nontarget animals.
• B)Bt is easily degraded in the natural environment.
• C)The toxin can only be activated in target insects so it is nontoxic to mammals.
• D)Though not well documented it is possible for horizontal gene flow to introduce Bt genes into other plants.

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