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Which one of following pairs is not correctly matched?

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Streptomycetes - Antibiotic
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Serratia - Drug
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Spirulina - Single cell protein
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Rhizobium - Biofertilizer
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Solution

The correct option is B Serratia - Drug
  • Serratia is a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria that usually causes nosocomial infections. In the hospital, Serratia species tend to colonize the respiratory and urinary tracts.
  • Antibiotics are produced from Streptomycetes.
  • Spirulina is a popular SCPs with 60-72% protein and is also a rich source of vitamin, amino acid, minerals, crude-fiber, etc. It is commonly used in the supplemented diet for undernourished children. It is a part of the diet for sportsmen and is used in baby foods as well.
  • Rhizobium is a nitrogen-fixing biofertilizer.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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