Bacillus thuringiensis strains have been used for designing novel
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Bacillus thuringiensis strains have been used for designing novel
✓ Correct answer: d) Bioinsecticidal plants
ExplanationThe correct answer is: D. bioinsecticidal plants Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) produces a Cry protein (crystal protein) that is toxic to certain insect pests.Genes coding for this protein (Cry genes) have been inserted into crops like cotton, maize, and brinjal to make them resistant to insect pests.Such crops are called bioinsecticidal plants because they produce their own insecticide naturally.Other options (biofertilizers, bio- metallurgical, bio-mineralization) are not related to Bt.
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