'Bt toxin gene has been cloned from Bacillus thuringiensis and has been expressed in plants.' This in effect created which of the following? (
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A
Biopesticide
B
Biofertiliser
C
Bio-fortification
D
Biolistics
Correct Answer
Biopesticide
Detailed Explanation
Some strains of bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis produce proteins that kill certain insects such as lepidopterans (tobacco budworm, armyworm), coleopterans (beetles) and dipterans (flies, mosquitoes), hence it acts as Biopesticide.
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