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ZoologyMicrobes in Human WelfareMicrobes in Household and Industrial ProductsEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Superbug claimed to clean up oil spills in the ocean is

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Oil spills are devastating to the environment as these are known to be fatal to marine organisms. Bioremediation uses microorganisms to break down pollutants into less toxic form.

ThePseudomonas putidais a Gram-ve rod-shaped, saprophytic soil microbe with diverse metabolism. It has the ability to degrade organic solvents and this ability has been used in the bioremediation process. It is considered as a superbug due to its ability to break down oil.

One of its variety called multiplasmid hydrocarbon-degradingPseudomonasis the first patented organism in the world.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Microbes in Human WelfareSubtopic:Microbes in Household and Industrial Products
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