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  1. The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as
    1. insecticide
    2. agent for production of dairy products
    3. source of industrial enzyme
    4. indicator of water pollution
Correct Option: A

The bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis is widely used in contemporary biology as insecticide. Bacillus thuringiensis (also known as Bt) is a Gram-positive, soil dwelling bacterium of the genus Bacillus. Bacillus thuringiensis produces a parasporal insecticidal crystal protein.



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