Q31 / 226 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare

Which one of the following pair is incorrectly matched?

  • A
    Rhizobium - Root nodules of leguminous plants
  • B
    Baculovirus - Nucleopolyhedro virus
  • C
    Ladybird Beetles - aphids
  • Correct answer
    D
    Trichoderma - non-biocontrol agent

Solution

Rhizobium lives symbiotically in root nodules of leguminous plants and carries out nitrogen fixation. Baculovirus belongs to group of Nucleopolyhedro virus and is used as a biocontrol against insect and other arthropods. Lady bird beetel is used to get rid of aphids. Trichoderma is a free living soil borne fungus which inhibits growth of other fungal pathogen, thus is used as a biocontrol agent.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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