Consider the following statements (a-d) each with one oo two blanks:-
(a) .........(i).......... are the masses of bacteria associated with fungal filaments to form mesh-like structure
(b) ..........(ii)...........is used as a clot buster
(c) Baculovirueses are excellent candidates ........(iii).........narrow spectrum
(d) .........(iv)............are organism that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil

Options

A. i-flocs, ii-broad, spectrum
B. i-flocs, iv - biofertilizer
C. ii-broad spectrum, iii - pesticides
D. iii- streptokinase, iv - biofertilizer

Answer

To solve the question, we need to fill in the blanks in each statement with the correct terms. Let's go through each statement step by step:

### Step 1: Fill in the first blank
**Statement (a):** ".........(i).......... are the masses of bacteria associated with fungal filaments to form mesh-like structure."

- The correct term to fill in the blank is **"phlox"**. Phlox refers to the mass of bacteria that are held together by slime and fungal filaments, forming a mesh-like structure.

### Step 2: Fill in the second blank
**Statement (b):** "..........(ii)........... is used as a clot buster."

- The correct term for this blank is **"streptokinase"**. Streptokinase is an enzyme used as a thrombolytic medication to break down blood clots, particularly in cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack).

### Step 3: Fill in the third blank
**Statement (c):** "Baculoviruses are excellent candidates ........(iii)......... narrow spectrum."

- The appropriate term to fill in this blank is **"for integrated pest management"**. Baculoviruses are used as species-specific narrow-spectrum insecticides, making them excellent candidates for integrated pest management.

### Step 4: Fill in the fourth blank
**Statement (d):** ".........(iv)............ are organisms that enrich the nutrient quality of the soil."

- The correct term for this blank is **"biofertilizers"**. Biofertilizers are microorganisms that enhance the nutrient quality of the soil, improving nutrient availability for crops.

### Final Answers:
- (i) Phlox
- (ii) Streptokinase
- (iii) for integrated pest management
- (iv) Biofertilizers