Question

26. Galleria Mellonella was recently in news. What is this?

• A. a) Species which is found to possess the ability to biodegrade polyethylene
• B. b) Bacteria which can be used to treat oil spill
• C. c) Species which can be used to treat urban waste water
• D. d) Species which is used in bakery industry to enhance the taste

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) Species which is found to possess the ability to biodegrade polyethylene

A)

Explanation:

The wax worm, the larvae of insect Galleria mellonella, is found to possess the ability to biodegrade polyethylene, which is one of the toughest and most used plastics. The scientists have observed that

the degradation rate of the wax worm is extremely fast when compared to other recent discoveries.

Last year, a bacteria was found to biodegrade plastics at a rate of just 0.13mg a day.