Which of the following bio-engineered bacteria is utilized for cleaning of marine oil slicks?

Escherichia coli

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Pseudomonas syringae

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Pseudomonas putida

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Rhizoctonia solani

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The correct option is C Pseudomonas putida
Pseudomonas putida is an aerobic bacterium and have ability to degrade aliphatic and aromatic hazardous hydrocarbons. It degrades organic pollutants, such as toluene and converts styrene oil to biodegradable plastic polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and is therefore used in bioremediation of marine oil slicks.
So, the correct answer is 'Pseudomonas putida'

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