The bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis, is widely used in contemporary biology as

Agent for production of dairy products

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Source of industrial enzyme

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Indicator of water pollution

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Insecticide

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Solution

The correct option is D Insecticide
Bacillus thuringiensis a gram positive bacteria is used as a pesticide. It acts on many plant-feeding insects. It produces toxins during sporulation that blocks the gut of insects and kills them. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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