The abbreviation ‘Bt’ in ‘Bt’ toxin stands for A. Toxin released by bacteria B. Toxin released by Bacillus thuringiensis C. Biotechnology D. Biotoxin
Option B. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a Gram positive, spore-forming bacterium that synthesizes parasporal crystalline inclusions containing Cry and Cyt proteins, some of which are toxic against a wide range of insect orders, nematodes and human-cancer cells.
