Multiple choice

Which of the following types of bacteria is mainly responsible for accelerated corrosion damages to ships?

  1. Nitrifying bacteria

  2. Sulphur reducing bacteria

  3. Hydrogen oxidizing bacteria

  4. Nitrite oxidizing bacteria
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sulphur reducing bacteria are anaerobic bacteria, mainly responsible for the most instances of accelerated corrosion damages to ships and offshore steel structures.

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