Which of the following bacteria grow on isopropyl alcohol and convert into acetone?

Fermentative bacteria

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Chemosynthetic bacteria

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Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria

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Nitrifying bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C Photosynthetic purple non-sulphur bacteria
Purple non-sulphur photosynthetic bacteria contain bacteriochlorophyll to carry out photosynthesis along with purple pigment. They are able to use H $_{2}$ and other simple organic compounds such alcohols and organic acids as e-donors. One such compound is isopropyl alcohol. Hence, answer C is correct.

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