Multiple choice

Protists are useful in various manners. Which among the following is not a use of protists?

  1. Primary producer of aquatic ecosystem

  2. Commercial production

  3. Medicine production

  4. Biological pest control
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteria can also be used in the place of pesticides in the biological pest control. This commonly uses Bacillus thuringiensis (also called BT), a Gram-positive, soil dwelling bacterium. This bacteria is used as a Lepidopteran-specific insecticide under trade names such as Dipel and Thuricide.

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