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Microorganism used successfully in bioremediation of oil spills is a species of __________.


A

Pseudomonas

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Trichoderma

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Xanthomonas

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Bacillus

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Solution

The correct option is A

Pseudomonas


Pseudomonas species are genetically engineered to degrade the oil spills in water bodies. It was developed by Dr Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty. It is also known as superbug or oil-eating bacteria.


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