Thurioside is a proteinaceous toxin, which is obtained from: - Vidyadip

MCQ

Thurioside is a proteinaceous toxin, which is obtained from:

A
Biofertilizer
B
Farmyard manure
C
Green manure
D
Bacteria

✓

Answer

Bacteria

Explanation:

Thurioside is a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. Thus, it is of bactericidal origin. It is used as a bio-insecticide, as it is highly effective against disease causing insects like flies, moths, mosquitoes etc. If consumed by mistake, it acts as a stomach poison.

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