Characteristics of biocontrol agents include: I. They are species-specific and narrow…
Biology · NEET · NTA Exams — Microbes in Human Welfare
Characteristics of biocontrol agents include:
I. They are species-specific and narrow spectrum in action.
II. They leave non-target insects and beneficial predators unharmed.
III. They include bacteria like Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt).
IV. They are always chemical pesticides derived from microbes.
V. They can be used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- I, II and III only
- II, III and V only
- I, III, IV and V only
- I, II, III and V only
Answer
(D) I, II, III and V only
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