NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely
used in contemporary biology as -
- AIndicator of water pollution
- BAgent for production of dairy products
- CSource of industrial enzyme
- DInsecticide
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Correct answer: D
The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as insecticide. Bacillus thuringiensis (also known as Bt) is a Gram-positive, soil dwelling bacterium of the genus Bacillus. Bacillus thuringiensis produces a parasporal insecticidal crystal protein.
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