Question

A strain of ........... containing plasmids has been developed, which can degrade octane, xylene, metaxylene and camphor.

• A. Pseudomonas putida
• B. Klebsilella putida
• C. E. coil
• D. Agrobacterium tumefaciens

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pseudomonas putida

• Genes coding for some enzymes essential for biodegradation of organic compounds are plasmid-borne.
• Many organisms having a specific activity of degradation have been constructed by gene manipulation techniques.
• Many packaged organisms with definitive biodegradable abilities are available in the market.
• Pseudomonas putida is one such example of a patented organism that can degrade octane, xylene, metaxylene, and camphor.
• So, the correct answer is option A.