JIPMER2007ZoologyBiotechnology and Its Applications
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel
Options
- Abio-metallurgical technique
- Bbio-mineralization processes
- Cbio-insecticidal plants
- Dbio-fertilizers
Correct answer
C. bio-insecticidal plants
Step-by-step 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.