How does the use of the Bt gene in crops help reduce mycotoxins?

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The use of the Bt gene helps in two ways.

1 . It prevents insect damage to the crop, making it more difficult for the fungi that produce mycotoxins to enter the plant.
2 . The Bt toxins actually kill the fungus that produces the mycotoxins.

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a. standard agreement form c. notice to proceed b. invitation to bid d. change order

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How many fifth wheels would a standard B-train combination rig have in total?

A. One B. Two C. One and a pintle hook D. Two and a pintle hook

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The highest bin for vehicles built after January 1, 2007 is ________

A) Bin 4 B) Bin 8 C) Bin 1 D) None of these

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