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Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called ______

Bt toxin is produced by a bacterium called ______ Correct Answer Bacillus thuringiensis

Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis. It is a bacterium that produces Bt toxin. In plants the gene of this toxin provides resistance against insects, thus there is no need for spraying insecticides on plants.

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