Microbes In Human Welfare Question 33

Question: Identify the microorganism which is commercially exploited as the source of bioinsecticides?

Options:

A) Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium

B) Phytophthora palmivora

C) Bacillus thuringiensis

D) Both [a] and [c]

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] A bacterial species namely Bacillus thuringiensis is known to kill a wide range of insects such as beetles, mosquitoes, ants etc.

It is a bioinsecticide.



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