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(D) The $Bt$ toxin is produced by the bacterium $Bacillus$ $thuringiensis$. Since the toxin is insect-group specific,the selection of the $Bt$ gene de

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(D) The $Bt$ toxin is produced by the bacterium $Bacillus$ $thuringiensis$. Since the toxin is insect-group specific,the selection of the $Bt$ gene depends on the target insect pest that needs to be controlled. Furthermore,the gene must be expressed effectively within the specific host plant or crop being modified. Therefore,the choice of the $Bt$ gene is determined by both the target insect and the host plant/crop.

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