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MIC 121 Role and Applications of Microorganisms Objective Question
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Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is primarily utilized in agriculture for what purpose?
Options
A Fixing nitrogen in rice paddies.
B Preserving livestock fodder.
C Acting as a natural insect toxin, forming the basis of Bt crops.
Correct Answer
D Improving phosphorus and water uptake in plants.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7, under 'BIOPESTICIDES & SOIL HEALTH', states 'Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) – natural insect toxin; basis of Bt crops.'

Hint

The role of Bacillus thuringiensis is described under the 'Biopesticides' heading on page 7.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Role and Applications of Microorganisms
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 502 of 984
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