The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as -

The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as -
  1. Source of industrial enzyme
  2. Indicator of water pollution
  3. Insecticide
  4. Agent for production of dairy products

Solution

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is widely used as a biological insecticide. It produces proteins that are toxic to certain insect larvae, particularly those of pests like mosquitoes, caterpillars, and beetles. These proteins are safe for humans, animals, and plants but are lethal to specific insects.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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