Plant penicillin is

A. Carbamate
B. OPC
C. Endrin
D. DDT.

Answer: C. Endrin.


Explanation:

• Endrin is a polycyclic, polychlorinated hydrocarbon.
• Its taste is bitter.
• Endrin is also called "plant penicillin", because of its broad spectrum of activity against various insect pests.
• Fatal dose: 5-6 grams.