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Sphingomonas paucimobilis can degrade which of the following toxic compound?

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Sphingomonas paucimobilis can degrade which of the following toxic compound?

(a) Lindane

(b) Carbon dioxide

(c) Lithium

(d) Magnesium

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Query is from Microorganisms and Pesticide Waste Treatment topic in portion Biodegradation of Pesticides in the Environment of Environmental Biotechnology

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The correct choice is (a) Lindane

The explanation is: Lindane is the toxic compound that can be degraded by Sphingomonas paucimobilis, and it can effectively degrade it into simple compounds which are not harmful to the environment. Also, Sphingomonas paucimobilis can effectively degrade HCH i.e. Hexachlorocyclohexane molecule which is known to be more toxic. Carbon dioxide, Lithium and Magnesium are not toxic to the environment as Lindane.

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