NEET Solved Paper 2019 Question 77

Question: Select the correct group of biocontrol agents [NEET 5-5-2019]

Options:

A) Oscillatoria, Rhizobium, Trichoderma

B) Nostoc, Azospirillium, Nucleopolyhedrovirus

C) Bacillus thuringiensis, Tobacco mosaic virus, Aphids

D) Trichoderma, Baculovirus, Bacillus thuringiensis

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Trichoderma is a fungus used as a biocontrol agent against various plant pathogens.
  • Baculovirus is a type of virus used to control insect pests.
  • Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium that produces toxins harmful to insects and is widely used in pest control.