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Assertion: Rotenone is a bioinsecticide....

Assertion: Rotenone is a bioinsecticide.
Reason: Rotenone is obtained from living organisms and is employed to kill bacteria.

A

Natural herbicide

B

Bioherbicide

C

Natural bioinsecticide

D

Insect hormone

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C
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