Bt in Bt cotton stands for:

Biotechnology

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Bollworm toxin

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Bacterial tolerant

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Bacillus thuringiensis

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Solution

The correct option is D Bacillus thuringiensis
The 'cry' gene which is responsible for the pest resistance in Bt cotton was obtained from a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis. Therefore, Bt stands as an identification for Bacillus thuringiensis.

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