Question

Bt. toxin is obtained from

• A. Prokaryotes.
• B. Eukaryotes.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Prokaryotes.

Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacteria that produces proteins, which are toxic to insects. BTs extreme toxicity comes at no surprise. BT is toxic to many of the insects that can disrupt a farming operation. Its widely used as a biological pesticide and in fact, BT is the most widely used biological pesticide in the world. Thus, option A is correct.