Choose the organism which can decompose plastic.

Vibrio

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Pseudomonas

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Xanthomonas

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Aspergillus

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Solution

The correct option is A Vibrio
Plastic bottles are formed from the chemical substance PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate Polyester). It has been observed that species like Vibrio, Ideonella sakaiensis can decompose the PET. Similarly, species of fungi like Actinomycetes, Streptomyces, Nocardia, Actinoplanes have ability of decomposing rubber from garbage.

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