Question

1. Vibrio	a. Insoluble salt producers
2. Nocardia	b. Plastic decomposers
3. Geobacter	c. Rubber decomposers

Pick the correct matches from the following.

• A. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
• B. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
• C. 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
• D. 1-b, 2-a, 3-c

Answer 1

The correct option is B 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

Vibrio decompose a chemical substance called PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester) present in plastic bottles. Actinomycetes, Streptomyces, Nocardia and Actinoplanes decompose rubbers. Hence, it is used in treating garbage. Geobacter converts uranium salts to insoluble salts in order to prevent groundwater from contamination.