NEET2007BotanyBiological ClassificationActual
A genetically engineered micro-organism used successfully in bioremediation of oil spills is a species of:
Options
- ATrichoderma
- BXanthomonas
- CBacillus
- DPseudomonas.
Correct answer
D. Pseudomonas.
Step-by-step solution
A genetically engineered microorganism called Pseudomonas putida is used in thebioremediation of oil spills. It is also known as super bug and was discovered by Ananda Mohan Chakrabarty. Cyclosporin is obtained from Trichoderma polysporum which is used as immunosuppressive agent. Xanthomonas is a disease causing gram negative bacteria. Related Theory Bioremediation is a biotechnical process which involves the removal of complex material or contamination by degrading environmental pollutants using living microorgani