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Which of the following bacteria can generate electricity, thereby reducing the environmental toxic pollutants?

(a) Thermus aquaticus

(b) Bacillus thuringenesis

(c) Shewanella

(d) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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Correct answer is (c) Shewanella

Easiest explanation: Shewanella bacteria have wire like appendages that generate electricity, thereby reducing pollution, Thermus aquaticus has applications in PCR, Bacillus thuringenesis is used as a biological pesticide and Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes tuberculosis in humans.

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