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Assertion:Bacillus thuringenesis is toxic to many insects.
Reason:It inhibits ion transport in the midgut.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Thurioside is a toxin produced by bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. The toxin is highly effective against different groups of insects like moths, flies, mosquitoes and beetles. It kills the susceptible insects through inhibiting ion transport in the midgut.
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