Question

Which of the following bacterium is used as a biopesticide?

• A. Bacillus cereus
  
• B. Bacillus thuringiensis
• C. Bacillus polymyxa
• D. Bacillus anthracis

Answer 1

The correct option is B Bacillus thuringiensis

Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt, is a soil bacterium. Thurioside is a toxin produced by the bacterium, Bacillus thuringenesis. It is used as a bioinsecticide. , when sprayed on plants, is toxic to certain pest insects. For years, farmers and home gardeners have used Bt as a microbial spray pesticide to control caterpillars, certain types of beetles, as well as mosquitoes and blackflies.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.