Microbes in Human Welfare


  1. Microbe used for biocontrol of pest butterfly caterpillars is









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    Microbial biocontrol agent that can be introduced in order to control butterfly caterpillars is the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). They sprayed onto vulnerable plants, where they eaten by the insect larvae. In the gut of the larvae, the toxin is released and the larvae get killed. The bacterial disease will kill the caterpillars, but leave other insects unharmed.

    Correct Option: C

    Microbial biocontrol agent that can be introduced in order to control butterfly caterpillars is the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). They sprayed onto vulnerable plants, where they eaten by the insect larvae. In the gut of the larvae, the toxin is released and the larvae get killed. The bacterial disease will kill the caterpillars, but leave other insects unharmed.


  1. Match the following list of microbes and their importance:









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    A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)

    Correct Option: D

    A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)



  1. The primitive prokaryotes responsible for the production of biogas from the dung of ruminant animals, include the









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    Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions. They are obligate anaerobic ancient and primitive bacteria. They are involved in methanogenesis.

    Correct Option: C

    Methanogens are microorganisms that produce methane as a metabolic byproduct in anoxic conditions. They are obligate anaerobic ancient and primitive bacteria. They are involved in methanogenesis.


  1. Which of the following is wrongly matched in the given table?









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    Clostridium butylicum is used for butyric acid production

    Correct Option: D

    Clostridium butylicum is used for butyric acid production



  1. The organism, used for alcoholic fermentation, is









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    Fermentation refers to the breakdown of organic substances, particularly carbohydrates, under anaerobic conditions. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for fermenting carbohydrate. The ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide are formed at the end of the process.

    Correct Option: D

    Fermentation refers to the breakdown of organic substances, particularly carbohydrates, under anaerobic conditions. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used for fermenting carbohydrate. The ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide are formed at the end of the process.