The 'BT' in Bt toxin stands for:
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A
Bacterial toxin
B
Biotoxin
C
Bacillus thuringiensis
D
Bacillus toxin
Correct Answer
Bacillus thuringiensis
Detailed Explanation
Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt for short). Bt toxin gene has been cloned from the bacteria and been expressed in plants to provide resistance to insects without the need for insecticides; in effect created a bio-pesticide. Examples are Bt cotton, Bt corn, rice, tomato, potato and soyabean etc.
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