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The bacteria Pseudomonas is useful because of its ability to _______________.

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Transfer genes from one plant to another
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Decompose a variety of organic compounds
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Fix atmospheric nitrogen in the soil
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Produce a wide variety of antibiotics
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Solution

The correct option is C Decompose a variety of organic compounds
Pseudomonas is a gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria. It is useful because of its ability to decompose a variety of organic compounds. Other bacteria which help in putrefaction decay are Streptococci, Clostridium, Micrococcus, etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Decompose a variety of organic compounds'

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