NEET Biology question

The term 'biopesticide' is best described as referring to

(A)Any purely synthetic chemical compound used to kill pests
(B)A pest-control agent derived from natural biological sources such as bacteria, fungi or virusesCorrect
(C)A fertiliser derived strictly from animal bones
(D)An enzyme used only in detergent manufacturing

Answer: (B)

Solution

A biopesticide is a pest-control agent of natural biological origin — derived from bacteria (Bt), fungi (Trichoderma) or

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