The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as

Source of industrial enzyme

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Insecticide

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Indicator of water pollution

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Agent for production of dairy products

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Solution

The correct option is B Insecticide
B. thuringiensis is used as an insecticide. It can produce toxins to kill the natural pesticide. The gene responsible for this toxin is incorporated in to plants thus making it resistant against pesticides.

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