Which of the Following Species of Bacillus Produces a Biological

Question

Which of the following species of Bacillus produces a biological insecticide?
A) B. subtilis
B) B. anthracis
C) B. thuringiensis
D) B. thermophilus
E) B. halodurans

Accepted Answer

Bacillus thuringiensis produces a biological insecticide known as Bt toxin, which is used to control pests such as caterpillars, mosquitos, and beetles. B. subtilis, B. anthracis, B. thermophilus, and B. halodurans do not produce insecticides.