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Bacillus thuringiensis is a

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Bacterium
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Bioherbicide
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Bio fertilizer
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Bacterium
Bacillus thruringiensis is a bacterium. This bacterium has 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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