Question

Which bacteria among the following is used to clear the oil spills?

• A. Alcanivorax borkumensis
• B. Lactobacillus brevis
• C. Acidobacillus ferroxidens
• D. Acidophillium

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Alcanivorax borkumensis

Alcanovorax borkumensis is an alkane-degrading marine bacterium which has the ability to destroy pyridines and other chemicals. Hence, these organisms are known to flourish in marine environments that have been affected by oil spills as they can break down oil into harmless compounds. They are known as hydrocarbonoclastic bacteria (HCB).