NEET2008ZoologyExcretory Products and their EliminationActual
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Options
- AStreptomyces - Antibiotic
- BSerratia - Drug addiction
- CSpirulina - Single cell protein
- DRhizobium - Biofertilizer
Correct answer
B. Serratia - Drug addiction
Step-by-step solution
Serratia marcescens is considered a harmful human pathogen which has been known to cause urinary tract infections, wound infections, and pneumonia. Serratia bacteria also have many antibiotic resistance properties which may become important if the incidence of Serratia infections dramatically increases.