JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    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. thurmgiensis contain a mixture of spores, cry- protein and an inert carrier.


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