Zoology - Biotechnology and Its Applications Question with Solution | TestHub

Bioinsecticides are those biological agents, which are used to control harmful insects. A bacterium, Bacillus thuringiensis is used for this purpose. Spores of this bacterium produce the insecticidal cry-protein. Therefore, spores, of this bacterium kill larvae of certain insects. The commercial preparations of B. thuringiensis contain a mixture of spores, cry-protein and an inert carrier.