A number of organic compounds can be decomposed by
A
Pseudomonas
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B
Mycoplasma
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C
Chemolithotrophs
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D
Azotobacter
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Solution
The correct option is BPseudomonas Organic compounds like plant and animal residues are present in the soil. These organic compounds are broken down by a large number of bacteria, fungi, larger organisms. Bacteria like Pseudomonas lives in the soil and decomposes organic compounds and releases carbon dioxide, energy, water and other plant nutrients.