NEET2013Botany-Biocontrol Agents

NEET 2013 Botany Biocontrol Agents MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Microbe used for biocontrol of pest butterfly caterpillars is:

A

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

B

Bacillus thuringiensis

C

Streptococcus sp.

D

Trichoderma sp.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Bacillus thuringiensis is a bacterium that produces toxins harmful to insect larvae, making it effective for biocontrol of pests like butterfly caterpillars.

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