Practice Microbes as Bio-control Agents - 5.4 | Chapter 3: Biology and Human Welfare | ICSE Class 12 Biology
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Question 1

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What are bio-control agents?

💡 Hint: Think of alternatives to chemical pesticides.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a microbial bio-control agent.

💡 Hint: It's a fungus used in agriculture.

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Question 1

What is the definition of bio-control agents?

  • Chemical substances
  • Natural organisms
  • Synthetic fertilizers

💡 Hint: Focus on what reduces chemical use.

Question 2

True or False: Trichoderma is used to increase chemical pesticide application.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of this fungus.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the use of microbes as bio-control agents can affect biodiversity in agricultural settings.

💡 Hint: Consider the interactions between various species in ecosystems.

Question 2

Evaluate how effective Trichoderma has been used in a specific case study for pest control.

💡 Hint: Look into academic papers discussing specific agricultural trials.

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