Bt in But 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
Cry gene which was responsible for the pest resistance in Bt cotton was obtained from a bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Therefore, Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis.

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