Q303
Sotto disease of silkworm is caused by
A.
Virus
B.
Bacteria
AnswerC.
Protozoa
D.
Fungus
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sotto disease of the silkworm is caused by Bacteria.It is caused by toxin of Bacillus thuringensis. The larvae become unconscious, soft, and darkish and rot off.
It is caused by a virus called Morator Virus which does not form polyhedra in the body of silkworm larvae. The infection occurs mainly through oral cavity.