Which of the following bacteria is associated with the production of bioinsecticide?
A
Bacillus subtilis
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B
Bacillus thuringiensis
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C
Agrobacterium
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D
Azotobacter
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Solution
The correct option is BBacillus thuringiensis Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a species of bacteria that can infect and kill insects and thus, it is used as an insecticide. It is used to control pests like butterfly caterpillars.