Q. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) strains have been used for designing novel :
A) bio-metallurgical technique
B) bio-mineralization processes
C) bio-insecticidal plants
D) bio-fertilizers
Explanation
[Solution from source] Bt makes Cry protein toxins that kill specific insect larvae. Transferring cry genes into crops (Bt cotton, Bt brinjal) produces insect-resistant transgenic plants. Bt is not a biofertiliser and plays no part in metal extraction. Answer (3).
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