Multiple choice

In September 2014, Genome Institute of Singapore reported three bacteria which can destroy PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). These bacteria belonged to which of the following genera?

  1. Rhodococcus

  2. Dehalogenimonas

  3. Dehalococcoides

  4. Ruminococcus

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The scientist at Genome Institute of Singapore, in 2014, discovered three powerful bacteria from a genus called Dehalococcoides. They can degrade PCBs.