NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2005

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                    Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel:                                   

    A)                 bio-metallurgical technique                        

    B)                 bio-mineralization processes

    C)                 bio-insecticidal plants                    

    D)                 bio-fertilizers

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Bioinsecticides are those biological agents which are used to control harmful insects. A bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis is used for this purpose. Spores of this bacterium produce the insecticidal cry-protein. Therefore, spores, of this bacterium kill larvae of certain insects. The commercial preparations of B. thuringiensis contain a mixture of spores, cry-protein and an inert carrier.


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