Question:

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Bacillus thuringiensis is effective against the mosquito.
Statement (II): Bacillus sphaericus is effective against the mosquito.

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Remember Bt targets mainly Lepidoptera; B. sphaericus targets mosquitoes.
  • Both statements I and statement II are correct
  • Both statements I and statement II are incorrect
  • Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect
  • Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Bacillus sphaericus is widely used as a bioinsecticide against mosquito larvae, whereas Bacillus thuringiensis primarily targets other insects like lepidopteran larvae.
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