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Standard X
Biology
Bt Cotton
Bt in Bt cott...
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Bt in Bt cotton stands for:

A
Biotechnology
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Bollworm toxin
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C
Bacterial tolerant
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D
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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