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Bacillus thuringiensis is a
Options:
A .  Bacterium
B .  Bioherbicide
C .  Bio fertilizer
D .  None of the above
Answer: Option A
:
A
Bacillus thruringiensis is a bacterium. This bacteriumhas a gene called the Cry gene. This gene produces a protein called Cry protein which is toxic to many pests that commonly infest cotton crops. Using the Cry gene, bio-pesticidal plants were made that could counter the infestation of pests without the need for pesticides.

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