Thurioside is a proteinaceous toxin, which is obtained from

Biofertilizer

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Farmyard manure

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Green manure

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Bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is A Bacteria
Thurioside is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Thus, it is of bactericidal origin. It is used as a bio-insecticide, as it is highly effective against disease causing insects like flies, moths, mosquitoes etc. If consumed by mistake, it acts as a stomach poison.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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